[Trainer-talk] NVDA 2011.1 Release Candidate Now Online

[David Goldfield]

Hi.  This is probably not news to NVDA users.  However, for those who 
don't follow the progress of this screen reader there is a release 
candidate for the upcoming version 2011.1 online at www.nvda-project.org.
I've been a user of this screen reader since late 2009 and I find it to 
be stable and very usable.  While it is probably not the most 
appropriate choice for people in a corporate environment it is quite 
acceptable for many casual and even savvy home users.  It is free and 
open source and works well with Firefox, Thunderbird and Outlook 
Express.  It has adequate support for Microsoft Word and Excel, IBM 
Lotus Symphony and, if you're willing to invest in a little drama, 
Openoffice.  It is a good choice for students who can't afford the cost 
of access to Windows via standard screen readers.

David