[Nfbf-l] New computer, screen reader

[Beth]

How many bits is 7 versus Vista?
Beth

On 11/11/09, Joanne <jdking09 at earthlink.net> wrote:
> >From what I am learning about Windows 7 is that it has some features of
> Vista, like the Ribbons, and that Jaws 10 works somewhat with it but that
> Jaws 11 is the better way to go.  Other versions of Jaws do not work at all
> with it.   It seems that Windows 7 is more like Vista and maybe a little
> like xp.    My advice to all is to either try to find an XP computer, and
> you can still get them from Dell.  or somewhere else, Otherwise it will cost
> $850 for Jaws 11 for the standard or a little over $1000 for the Jaws 11
> professional.
> Remember if you get Windows 7 professional you need Jaws professional.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Beth" <thebluesisloose at gmail.com>
> To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 11:33 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] New computer, screen reader
>
>
> : What's the bittage on Windows 7?
> : Beth
> :
> : On 11/11/09, Joanne <jdking09 at earthlink.net> wrote:
> : > Yes.  Keep your Jaws.  If you get Window 7, you have no choice but to
> : > purchase Jaws 11.  The other versions except for maybe version 10 will
> not
> : > work.
> : > ----- Original Message -----
> : > From: "Bill Outman" <woutman at earthlink.net>
> : > To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> : > Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:26 PM
> : > Subject: [Nfbf-l] New computer, screen reader
> : >
> : >
> : > : Hi, list.
> : > :
> : > : I'm about to embark on the transition to a lap top to replace my old
> desk
> : > : top system.
> : > :
> : > : I've heard of the Narrator voice program within Windows but I'm
> correct, I
> : > : think, in believing that I should still add Jaws as my screen
> reader(or
> : > : other screen reader of choice) as it is truly tailored to the blind,
> : > : especially as I am totally blind.
> : > :
> : > : I think I've answered my question but just wanted to be sure.
> : > :
> : > : Bill Outman
> : > :
> : > :
> : > :
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