The deal as it would seem is that FS is trying to fix something that AVG broke. It's a shame that new and improved often means to leave us out in the cold for many software venders. David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 6:12 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] ANTI-VIRUS PROTECTION, FREE VERSIONS
>I was hesitant to say that in case I was the only one who noticed this >being > a workaround. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Derek Roberts > Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 17:04 > To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] ANTI-VIRUS PROTECTION, FREE VERSIONS > > Hi, As I've said in other posts, if you change focus right!!! after > pressing > > enter to open the AVG interface, it works fine, but you need the jaws > cursor > > for some of it. > > HTH. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Justice" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> > Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 4:45 PM > Subject: [JAWS-Users] ANTI-VIRUS PROTECTION, FREE VERSIONS > > >> These programs are like the flavors at Baskin & Robins, a well known >> ice-cream vendor in the U. S. Or, if you prefer, "different strokes for >> different folks". Chris, you have a real issue with AVG at any time. I >> must point out that the best way to get protection from any of these >> packages is to purchase the paid for versions. To quote Will Rogers, >> "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch!" >> I believe that the manufacturers offer a free version of their products >> because they just might encourage someone to buy a better product if they >> get reasonable success from the free software. For those who can't >> afford > >> the cost, having some kind of free anti-virus protection is worlds better >> than having none at all. >> >> However, my concern is about how these versions work with Jaws. >> Apparently, Freedom Scientific agrees and they are trying to deal with >> the > >> conflict between Jaws and AVG. Why would they do this? Well, for one >> thing, of all anti-virus programs available here in the U. S. AVG is >> rated > >> one of the best. It is also the one purchased more frequently by >> computer > >> users. Compared to Avast, AVG outsells that program at about 25 to 1. >> Is > >> it a better program in the free version? Not necessarily. But when it >> comes to the professional edition, there are very few programs out there >> that offer better compatibility and ease of operation. That was true of >> AVG until this latest issue. Unfortunately, AVG seems to have taken a >> page from the Norton book of dirty tricks and inadvertently created >> something which doesn't function with Jaws very well at all. That should >> be our primary concern here. I am reading conflicting messages. Some >> say > >> that with the new version of Jaws, AVG works fine. Others say that it >> still is giving them problems. Before I do something I'm going to >> regret, > >> I need to know which is correct. >> >> 1. I have loaded the newest version of Jaws. >> 2. I have uninstalled AVG 7.5 but I have retained the .EXE file and my >> code key. >> 3. If I load AVG 8 now, will it function correctly or will it crash as >> some have indicated? >> >> Chris has his opinion about AVG but I'm a bit concerned that he is >> trumpeting his personal dislike for the software and ignoring the >> essential problem we are having. >> The fact is that at the best of times, AVAST is a pain in the neck. >> Some of the functions have never been accessible. It might be a fine >> program but it has never worked as well as the older versions of AVG >> where > >> compatibility with Jaws is concerned. That isn't opinion ladies and >> gentlemen, it's simple fact. I am not criticizing AVAST in any way. It >> just doesn't work that well with Jaws. That goes for older versions as >> well as the most current one. >> >> As I said in the beginning, everyone has their preference. I want to >> find > >> an anti-virus program with excellent ratings which will work well with >> Jaws. That's all people. I'm not interested in creating a fire fight >> between those who like AVAST and those who prefer AVG. I just want to >> know. 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