Hi Mike, You said that you've been using Cortana. Have you ever tried sending email? I did, and she said I needed to set up an account. I have 3 email accounts set up in Outlook on that computer. Does she only send email through the mail app? To keep this JAWS related, I do notice that JAWS doesn't talk over her too much. I'm one of those fortunate people who almost always has a Braille display handy, so I just turn speech off if it's a problem. I want to do more testing before I recommend her to clients.
-----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Michael Boyd Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2015 3:09 AM To: Jaws Users E-mail List Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] WINDOWS 10, IS IT WORTH UPGRADING NOW? John, Here's my take on your questions, after having updated 2 of my computers to Windows 10 in the past week. 1 of these computers was a Windows 7 machine, and the other was an 8.1 machine. 1. We know that Jaws doesn't work with the Edge browser or with the e-mail client at this time. 2. There is a solution since Internet Explorer is also an option with Windows 10 and apparently, Windows Live Mail and Outlook do work with the new operating system. Answer for #s 1 & 2: You are right in what you are saying, but Internet Explorer does work very well with Windows 10, and so does Windows Live Mail, which I have used for years, and I have heard many saying that Outlook is working well too, so this should not be a hold back from updating. 3. Is there enough of a difference between Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 to make the change worth the transition? Answer: I say yes, there is a huge difference. First, if you have had the opportunity to use both Windows 7 and 8.1, then you know the differences there, and as well, you know what you liked and disliked about both of them, this being said, imagine an operating system that takes the best from each, and combines them into one major upgrade, then, Microsoft gives it to you for free! What's not to like? Secondly, I have not found very much in Windows 10 that just does not work. Everything that I have tried so far, except for Edge and the Mail app have worked well, even Cortana workkes well, and "she" always seems to give me the information that I ask for, or perform the task that I ask her to. . 4. Will Jaws be able to work with Edge and the e-mail client later on? Answer: I say yes again. I believe that Microsoft and/or Freedom Scientific, will do what ever it takes to make both of these applications work with JAWS in the near future. It is true, that right now, they are both in an unusable state, but this was mentioned up front, and the decisions to update have still been in record breaking numbers. Mostly, I have heard only good reviews of the program to this point, and yes, there have been some who have experienced some problems trying to install the update, but many times, I believe it has been because Microsoft's recommendations were not followed during the process. I have installed the thing onto 2 of my computers so far, one of which I am about to give uto someone else to use, and I am about to install Windows 10 onto my last computer, a Lenovo desktop which I recently purchased. So far, I have not experienced any problems with updating either of my computers, and the whole process takes only about 2 hours to perform. I used narrator during both of my installations to select the "Typical installation" option, and shortly after, my computers rebooted and JAWS began speaking again. Nothing was lost in the process, just as promised. Having used Windows 10 for a little while now, I don't think that I would want to go back to 7 or 8.1. Both are great operating systems, but both are lacking in some areas that I believe are made up for in Windows 10. At any rate, this is my opinion, and I believe it counts for something, if not to anyone but me. I say to you, "Update man, you won't regret it". Mike mike....@comcast.net -----Original Message----- From: John Justice Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 5:14 PM To: Jaws Users E-mail List Subject: [JAWS-Users] WINDOWS 10, IS IT WORTH UPGRADING NOW? I feel as if I'm the only person in the room who sees the elephant. 1. We know that Jaws doesn't work with the Edge browser or with the e-mail client at this time. 2. There is a solution since Internet Explorer is also an option with Windows 10 and apparently, Windows Live Mail and Outlook do work with the new operating system. 3. Is there enough of a difference between Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 to make the change worth the transition? 4. Will Jaws be able to work with Edge and the e-mail client later on? UP till now, Microsoft has been very supportive where screen readers are concerned. Why then, is part of Windows 10 not accessible with Jaws? Or, is it too early to load 10? John and linda justice Personal e-mail: john_just...@verizon.net --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus 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/
