[nfbcs] Windows 10 questions

[Susan Stanzel]

Hi Jim and others,

At the convention in the JAWS meeting Eric talked about simply buying a new
computer with Windows 10 and keeping your old one running.

Susie Stanzel

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From: nfbcs [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Gary Wunder via
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Sent: Friday, July 31, 2015 1:13 PM
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Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Windows 10 questions

Hello, Jim. From what I understand, Windows 10 is ready to go with JAWS for
Windows, but there are some default changes that need to be made such as
using Internet Explorer instead of Microsoft's new replacement and
continuing to use your current email client, probably Outlook. I believe
that the Freedom Scientific page has specific instructions for upgrading and
those vary depending on whether or not you are using Windows 7 or Windows 8.

My understanding is that there will be no charge in upgrading to Microsoft
windows ten if you are a Windows 7 or eight user. I think they are not so
much interested in making money on this new release from old customers as
they are in being able to terminate legacy support on these older versions.
I don't know when support actually goes away for Windows 7 and Windows 8,
and although upgrading is certainly possible, there is some sentiment that
suggests that if you are going to buy a new computer soon, simply wait a
while and take advantage of the fresh installation that the new computer
will provide.

Others may have better information than I do.

Warmly,

Gary

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From: nfbcs [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim Portillo via
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Sent: Friday, July 31, 2015 11:53 AM
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Cc: Jim Portillo
Subject: [nfbcs] Windows 10 questions

Good morning,

It may be too soon to ask, but I know some of you guys probably have been
playing with or exploring already.
Has anyone successfully and independently installed and used Windows 10?
I've heard/read a couple of different things about not being able to install
it without Narrator or something along those lines.

Also, does anyone know about Windows 10 being free for a limited time before
we'd have to actually subscribe to it?  I don't like that idea.  What would
that mean...One day I wake up and my computer wouldn't work any more until I
pay money for the Windows service?
I'm a bit confused about that.

Thanks.
Jim


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