That's a shame indeed, David. Does anyone know what exactly Grisoft did to cause this problem? I'm not surprised that the program still doesn't work after the new version of JFW...only because I don't think Grisoft is working cooperatively with FS to fix this. New and improved...oh brother. There are some great programs out there that are totally and completely useless to us because they are "new and improved". Take for example Registry Mechanic. It is a great little program; I'd give it a 9 out of 10 only because I have to use the JAWS cursor to navigate through everything. Other than that, it is a great program; I'd like to see JAWS support for Registry Mechanic but I'd like to see it for AVG first. But when we're talking about accessabillity of programs, I really shouldn't complain: FS does a heck of a great job. Look at the number of programs that work well with JAWS...quite a few of them. So, my point is...I'd like to see support for AVG 8 and to a lesser extent Registry Mechanic, but we musn't blame FS for that problem...they do a steller job.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 17:18 To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] ANTI-VIRUS PROTECTION, FREE VERSIONS 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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