This is a valid question and I think Londa has the right idea. If you are tech savvy, and especially if you have a computer that is not your primary machine, then you might go ahead with the upgrade to 10 and start to use it. JAWS, MAGic, Openbook, and Wynn have all been tested and verified with Windows 10. But there are lots of unknown issues which can always occur, once thousands of computer users start upgrading. Microsoft is concerned since the upgrade is going to be received by so many all at once I think. Waiting a few weeks, to let the dust settle, could be a good option. Regards, Eric Damery Freedom Scientific
-----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Londa Peterson Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 4:34 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] FS windows 10 upgrade info I don't recall FS saying to wait. What I heard was that it's ok to wait, and those who are a bit less tech savvy might choose to wait. I'm personally going to try it on a machine that I don't need for anything truly important first. I'm lucky enough to have one of those right now. Once I'm comfortable with that, then I'll upgrade my other machines. Waiting certainly won't hurt anything, but if you want to upgrade, go ahead and do it. -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Neil Towery Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 4:26 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] FS windows 10 upgrade info FS is sending mixed messages. They released a message on July 28, with instructions, saying JAWS was ready. Yet, the podcast is saying wait? The podcast was earlier in the month. Which is it? Ready or not? -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Pablo Morales Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 4:04 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] FS windows 10 upgrade info Yes, jaws is ready, the new internet browser "edge" will not be very accessible with jaws. FS recommend keep using internet explorer, and IE will be available after the installation of windows 10. But as the podcast of fs says, install windows 10 in your own risk. tx -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 12:28 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] FS windows 10 upgrade info So, JAWS is ready for win 10? I ask this question because they were having issues with both the new internet and the new mail packages. So please advise if we need to stay with ie and a separate mail package or will those two default programs now work withwin 10 is installed? Thanks. Ron and current Leader Dog boz who states "that a service dog beats a cane paws down any day of the week." -----Original Message----- From: jim Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 12:16 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] FS windows 10 upgrade info freedom scientific direct website link below: http://www.freedomscientific.com/Support/TechnicalSupport/Windows10Upgrade -----Original Message----- From: jim Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 11:33 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] FS windows 10 upgrade info JAWS 16 and MAGic 13 Are Windows 10 Ready (St. Petersburg, Florida – July 28, 2015) Freedom Scientific announced today the compatibility of the latest updates of the JAWS® 16 screen reader and MAGic® 13 screen magnification software with Windows® 10. Windows 10 is scheduled to be released on July 29, 2015, and will be offered as a free upgrade for devices running Windows 8.1 or Windows 7. “Over the past few months we have worked with Microsoft to ensure compatibility with Windows 10. The newest versions of JAWS and MAGic are ready for Windows 10, without the need for paid upgrades,” said Eric Damery, Vice President of Software Management at Freedom Scientific. Anyone planning to update to Windows 10, who has an earlier version of JAWS or MAGic, will need to follow the instructions provided on the Freedom Scientific prepared guide for our customers. Please visit our: Windows 10 Upgrade web page for the smoothest transition to the new Windows Operating System. jim A Ballast for My Soul Life is like a stormy sea That tosses to and fro, But God's Word will ever be A ballast for my soul. By its truth I'll be held fast Till I reach heaven's shore Where I will be home at last And sail life's sea no more! author: Perry Boardman THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES First College football Playoff National champions!!! GO BUCKS!!! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
