Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws?
I have 7 something then I got 8 am I right I should be eligible for 9 or am I wrong on how many soma's people get. Betty Emmons - Original Message - From: Eric Damery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 10:47 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Lisa, Once JAWS 9 is released, you would then have to purchase version 9 when you upgrade. If you order 8 now with and SMA (that means you'll also receive 9 and version 10), you end up paying the same price and will ultimately get version 10 as well. So your question is, how long before 9 is released... We have been targeting a release date in late September but that has slipped a bit already. We are completing some significant changes with respect to Microsoft Office including the calendar and getting this all wrapped up is taking longer than I had hoped. Since this is delaying JAWS 9 a bit, you will have more time to delay the purchase but I would not let it go past September in order to take advantage of the savings. Hope that helps, Eric -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lisa Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 12:27 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hi Eric, thank you for that bit of information. How long do I have to get jaws 8? I'm really considering upgrading because I have Microsoft office student and home edition 2007 on my computer, and I'm having a hard time using it with my jaws 6. Take care, Lisa - Original Message - From: Eric Damery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 8:30 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Lisa, The first question you (and the sales person I think) should ask, is about your current computer situation and what will you be doing in the future with respect to computing. If you are on windows XP today, and plan to be using the computer in the future, you will probably be upgrading to IE 7 at the very least. For that reason, staying current with your Screen Reader will be important. If you plan to buy a new computer in the next year or two, you will probably be getting Vista and in that case, I suggest you buy JAWS 8 now and get the SMA. That would give you all the features in JAWS 7 and 8 your are missing out on now and set you up to begin using Vista as soon as you can. Purchasing before JAWS 9 releases this Fall will say you money as well in the long run. If on the other hand you are using Windows 98 with IE 6 today, and your not planning to change anytime soon, then I would suggest you only get upgraded to JAWS 6.2 (available for free to JAWS 6 license holders, from the Downloads page at FS). A couple of the highlights worth considering include: * Support for Vista Operating System. * All the DAISY Training material and the DAISY Player now installed with JAWS 7 and 8 versions. * The RealSpeak Synthesizer that is included with JAWS 8, mentioned by others. * The new Alternative Say All option so you can use Eloquence for navigating but have RealSpeak or other SAPI Synthesizer kick in when you start a Say All. * The FS Clipboard so you can append to clipboard rather than over writing it. This is great on Web pages I think. * The Check for Updates feature in the Help Menu. * Navigation Quick Keys for Microsoft Word, like you have available in IE. * The JAWS Find feature now retains the history of the searches you perform to make it easier to recall. * AOL, MSN, and Yahoo instant messenger programs are all improved. Well, you get the idea. If you install the Demo version of JAWS 8, you can review all the What's New write ups, try out the DAISY Training material, and give it a test drive at least. Regards, Eric Damery Freedom Scientific - Original Message - From: Lisa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 5:11 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hello everyone, I am currently using jaws 6.0. A sails person from Freedom Scientific called and left a message on my answering machine wanting to know if I would like to upgrade to jaws 8.0. I'm just trying to figure out if it would be worth spending the money to upgrade to jaws 8.0. Personally I don't know anyone using jaws 8.0, so I can't ask specific questions about it. What things are different in jaws 8.0? What new programs does jaws 8.0 support? I did hear that you can use Yahoo messenger with 8.0, but I'm not sure. I would like to use Yahoo messenger, but I don't want to spend that kind of money just to use it. I guess I'm just looking for opinions, do you all think it is worth it to upgrade from jaws 6.0 to jaws 8.0? I am running windows XP home. Any feed back on this would be greatly appreciated! Take
Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws?
It all depends on when you got your SMA. The best thing to do would be to call the sales department and ask them directly. David Ferrin - Original Message - From: betty emmons [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 5:00 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? I have 7 something then I got 8 am I right I should be eligible for 9 or am I wrong on how many soma's people get. Betty Emmons - Original Message - From: Eric Damery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 10:47 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Lisa, Once JAWS 9 is released, you would then have to purchase version 9 when you upgrade. If you order 8 now with and SMA (that means you'll also receive 9 and version 10), you end up paying the same price and will ultimately get version 10 as well. So your question is, how long before 9 is released... We have been targeting a release date in late September but that has slipped a bit already. We are completing some significant changes with respect to Microsoft Office including the calendar and getting this all wrapped up is taking longer than I had hoped. Since this is delaying JAWS 9 a bit, you will have more time to delay the purchase but I would not let it go past September in order to take advantage of the savings. Hope that helps, Eric -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lisa Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 12:27 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hi Eric, thank you for that bit of information. How long do I have to get jaws 8? I'm really considering upgrading because I have Microsoft office student and home edition 2007 on my computer, and I'm having a hard time using it with my jaws 6. Take care, Lisa - Original Message - From: Eric Damery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 8:30 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Lisa, The first question you (and the sales person I think) should ask, is about your current computer situation and what will you be doing in the future with respect to computing. If you are on windows XP today, and plan to be using the computer in the future, you will probably be upgrading to IE 7 at the very least. For that reason, staying current with your Screen Reader will be important. If you plan to buy a new computer in the next year or two, you will probably be getting Vista and in that case, I suggest you buy JAWS 8 now and get the SMA. That would give you all the features in JAWS 7 and 8 your are missing out on now and set you up to begin using Vista as soon as you can. Purchasing before JAWS 9 releases this Fall will say you money as well in the long run. If on the other hand you are using Windows 98 with IE 6 today, and your not planning to change anytime soon, then I would suggest you only get upgraded to JAWS 6.2 (available for free to JAWS 6 license holders, from the Downloads page at FS). A couple of the highlights worth considering include: * Support for Vista Operating System. * All the DAISY Training material and the DAISY Player now installed with JAWS 7 and 8 versions. * The RealSpeak Synthesizer that is included with JAWS 8, mentioned by others. * The new Alternative Say All option so you can use Eloquence for navigating but have RealSpeak or other SAPI Synthesizer kick in when you start a Say All. * The FS Clipboard so you can append to clipboard rather than over writing it. This is great on Web pages I think. * The Check for Updates feature in the Help Menu. * Navigation Quick Keys for Microsoft Word, like you have available in IE. * The JAWS Find feature now retains the history of the searches you perform to make it easier to recall. * AOL, MSN, and Yahoo instant messenger programs are all improved. Well, you get the idea. If you install the Demo version of JAWS 8, you can review all the What's New write ups, try out the DAISY Training material, and give it a test drive at least. Regards, Eric Damery Freedom Scientific - Original Message - From: Lisa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 5:11 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hello everyone, I am currently using jaws 6.0. A sails person from Freedom Scientific called and left a message on my answering machine wanting to know if I would like to upgrade to jaws 8.0. I'm just trying to figure out if it would be worth spending the money to upgrade to jaws 8.0. Personally I don't know anyone using jaws 8.0, so I can't ask specific questions about it. What things are different in jaws 8.0? What new programs does jaws 8.0 support? I did hear that you can use
Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws?
with your s m a's, you should have two up grades. don't let your upgrades stop. i did it one time, and it cost me lots more then i thought. Steve S. - Original Message - From: betty emmons [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 4:00 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? I have 7 something then I got 8 am I right I should be eligible for 9 or am I wrong on how many soma's people get. Betty Emmons - Original Message - From: Eric Damery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 10:47 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Lisa, Once JAWS 9 is released, you would then have to purchase version 9 when you upgrade. If you order 8 now with and SMA (that means you'll also receive 9 and version 10), you end up paying the same price and will ultimately get version 10 as well. So your question is, how long before 9 is released... We have been targeting a release date in late September but that has slipped a bit already. We are completing some significant changes with respect to Microsoft Office including the calendar and getting this all wrapped up is taking longer than I had hoped. Since this is delaying JAWS 9 a bit, you will have more time to delay the purchase but I would not let it go past September in order to take advantage of the savings. Hope that helps, Eric -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lisa Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 12:27 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hi Eric, thank you for that bit of information. How long do I have to get jaws 8? I'm really considering upgrading because I have Microsoft office student and home edition 2007 on my computer, and I'm having a hard time using it with my jaws 6. Take care, Lisa - Original Message - From: Eric Damery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 8:30 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Lisa, The first question you (and the sales person I think) should ask, is about your current computer situation and what will you be doing in the future with respect to computing. If you are on windows XP today, and plan to be using the computer in the future, you will probably be upgrading to IE 7 at the very least. For that reason, staying current with your Screen Reader will be important. If you plan to buy a new computer in the next year or two, you will probably be getting Vista and in that case, I suggest you buy JAWS 8 now and get the SMA. That would give you all the features in JAWS 7 and 8 your are missing out on now and set you up to begin using Vista as soon as you can. Purchasing before JAWS 9 releases this Fall will say you money as well in the long run. If on the other hand you are using Windows 98 with IE 6 today, and your not planning to change anytime soon, then I would suggest you only get upgraded to JAWS 6.2 (available for free to JAWS 6 license holders, from the Downloads page at FS). A couple of the highlights worth considering include: * Support for Vista Operating System. * All the DAISY Training material and the DAISY Player now installed with JAWS 7 and 8 versions. * The RealSpeak Synthesizer that is included with JAWS 8, mentioned by others. * The new Alternative Say All option so you can use Eloquence for navigating but have RealSpeak or other SAPI Synthesizer kick in when you start a Say All. * The FS Clipboard so you can append to clipboard rather than over writing it. This is great on Web pages I think. * The Check for Updates feature in the Help Menu. * Navigation Quick Keys for Microsoft Word, like you have available in IE. * The JAWS Find feature now retains the history of the searches you perform to make it easier to recall. * AOL, MSN, and Yahoo instant messenger programs are all improved. Well, you get the idea. If you install the Demo version of JAWS 8, you can review all the What's New write ups, try out the DAISY Training material, and give it a test drive at least. Regards, Eric Damery Freedom Scientific - Original Message - From: Lisa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 5:11 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hello everyone, I am currently using jaws 6.0. A sails person from Freedom Scientific called and left a message on my answering machine wanting to know if I would like to upgrade to jaws 8.0. I'm just trying to figure out if it would be worth spending the money to upgrade to jaws 8.0. Personally I don't know anyone using jaws 8.0, so I can't ask specific questions about it. What things are different in jaws 8.0? What new
Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws?
I am using JAWS8.0 successfully, as are many others on the list here. JAWS8 has the extra RealSpeak Solo Synth voices included on its CD, which offer a nice alternative (if one wants one) in say-all. For Internet Explorer 7 (with its enhanced access to RSS newsfeeds and podcasts) you're best with JAWS8 for now. I think the Skim Reading feature was also enhanced slightly. - Original Message - From: Lisa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 5:11 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hello everyone, I am currently using jaws 6.0. A sails person from Freedom Scientific called and left a message on my answering machine wanting to know if I would like to upgrade to jaws 8.0. I'm just trying to figure out if it would be worth spending the money to upgrade to jaws 8.0. Personally I don't know anyone using jaws 8.0, so I can't ask specific questions about it. What things are different in jaws 8.0? What new programs does jaws 8.0 support? I did hear that you can use Yahoo messenger with 8.0, but I'm not sure. I would like to use Yahoo messenger, but I don't want to spend that kind of money just to use it. I guess I'm just looking for opinions, do you all think it is worth it to upgrade from jaws 6.0 to jaws 8.0? I am running windows XP home. Any feed back on this would be greatly appreciated! Take care, Lisa Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws?
Lisa, The first question you (and the sales person I think) should ask, is about your current computer situation and what will you be doing in the future with respect to computing. If you are on windows XP today, and plan to be using the computer in the future, you will probably be upgrading to IE 7 at the very least. For that reason, staying current with your Screen Reader will be important. If you plan to buy a new computer in the next year or two, you will probably be getting Vista and in that case, I suggest you buy JAWS 8 now and get the SMA. That would give you all the features in JAWS 7 and 8 your are missing out on now and set you up to begin using Vista as soon as you can. Purchasing before JAWS 9 releases this Fall will say you money as well in the long run. If on the other hand you are using Windows 98 with IE 6 today, and your not planning to change anytime soon, then I would suggest you only get upgraded to JAWS 6.2 (available for free to JAWS 6 license holders, from the Downloads page at FS). A couple of the highlights worth considering include: * Support for Vista Operating System. * All the DAISY Training material and the DAISY Player now installed with JAWS 7 and 8 versions. * The RealSpeak Synthesizer that is included with JAWS 8, mentioned by others. * The new Alternative Say All option so you can use Eloquence for navigating but have RealSpeak or other SAPI Synthesizer kick in when you start a Say All. * The FS Clipboard so you can append to clipboard rather than over writing it. This is great on Web pages I think. * The Check for Updates feature in the Help Menu. * Navigation Quick Keys for Microsoft Word, like you have available in IE. * The JAWS Find feature now retains the history of the searches you perform to make it easier to recall. * AOL, MSN, and Yahoo instant messenger programs are all improved. Well, you get the idea. If you install the Demo version of JAWS 8, you can review all the What's New write ups, try out the DAISY Training material, and give it a test drive at least. Regards, Eric Damery Freedom Scientific - Original Message - From: Lisa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 5:11 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hello everyone, I am currently using jaws 6.0. A sails person from Freedom Scientific called and left a message on my answering machine wanting to know if I would like to upgrade to jaws 8.0. I'm just trying to figure out if it would be worth spending the money to upgrade to jaws 8.0. Personally I don't know anyone using jaws 8.0, so I can't ask specific questions about it. What things are different in jaws 8.0? What new programs does jaws 8.0 support? I did hear that you can use Yahoo messenger with 8.0, but I'm not sure. I would like to use Yahoo messenger, but I don't want to spend that kind of money just to use it. I guess I'm just looking for opinions, do you all think it is worth it to upgrade from jaws 6.0 to jaws 8.0? I am running windows XP home. Any feed back on this would be greatly appreciated! Take care, Lisa Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following
Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws?
I have been using JAWS since 2001, and have never gotten a call from a salesperson from FS wanting to sell me anything. I have gotten notices in the mail about renewing SMA's, but have never gotten a call from a real person. Andy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 3:10 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hi Lisa, I have JAWS 8.0, and have had no problems running it on Windows XP as well as Vista. I am rather surprised though that an FS person would call you trying to sell you an upgrade, though. personally, if you're happy with what you have then there's no reason to upgrade. I used JAWS 6.0 until 8.0 came out, and the only reason I upgraded was because of the Real Speak voices and the accessabillity of AOL Instant Messenger which is huge for me. It all comes dowwn to this: Are the features that 8.0 offers that important to you? Hope this helps, Michael - Original Message - From: Lisa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 11:11 Subject: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hello everyone, I am currently using jaws 6.0. A sails person from Freedom Scientific called and left a message on my answering machine wanting to know if I would like to upgrade to jaws 8.0. I'm just trying to figure out if it would be worth spending the money to upgrade to jaws 8.0. Personally I don't know anyone using jaws 8.0, so I can't ask specific questions about it. What things are different in jaws 8.0? What new programs does jaws 8.0 support? I did hear that you can use Yahoo messenger with 8.0, but I'm not sure. I would like to use Yahoo messenger, but I don't want to spend that kind of money just to use it. I guess I'm just looking for opinions, do you all think it is worth it to upgrade from jaws 6.0 to jaws 8.0? I am running windows XP home. Any feed back on this would be greatly appreciated! Take care, Lisa Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws?
Hi Eric, thank you for that bit of information. How long do I have to get jaws 8? I'm really considering upgrading because I have Microsoft office student and home edition 2007 on my computer, and I'm having a hard time using it with my jaws 6. Take care, Lisa - Original Message - From: Eric Damery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 8:30 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Lisa, The first question you (and the sales person I think) should ask, is about your current computer situation and what will you be doing in the future with respect to computing. If you are on windows XP today, and plan to be using the computer in the future, you will probably be upgrading to IE 7 at the very least. For that reason, staying current with your Screen Reader will be important. If you plan to buy a new computer in the next year or two, you will probably be getting Vista and in that case, I suggest you buy JAWS 8 now and get the SMA. That would give you all the features in JAWS 7 and 8 your are missing out on now and set you up to begin using Vista as soon as you can. Purchasing before JAWS 9 releases this Fall will say you money as well in the long run. If on the other hand you are using Windows 98 with IE 6 today, and your not planning to change anytime soon, then I would suggest you only get upgraded to JAWS 6.2 (available for free to JAWS 6 license holders, from the Downloads page at FS). A couple of the highlights worth considering include: * Support for Vista Operating System. * All the DAISY Training material and the DAISY Player now installed with JAWS 7 and 8 versions. * The RealSpeak Synthesizer that is included with JAWS 8, mentioned by others. * The new Alternative Say All option so you can use Eloquence for navigating but have RealSpeak or other SAPI Synthesizer kick in when you start a Say All. * The FS Clipboard so you can append to clipboard rather than over writing it. This is great on Web pages I think. * The Check for Updates feature in the Help Menu. * Navigation Quick Keys for Microsoft Word, like you have available in IE. * The JAWS Find feature now retains the history of the searches you perform to make it easier to recall. * AOL, MSN, and Yahoo instant messenger programs are all improved. Well, you get the idea. If you install the Demo version of JAWS 8, you can review all the What's New write ups, try out the DAISY Training material, and give it a test drive at least. Regards, Eric Damery Freedom Scientific - Original Message - From: Lisa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 5:11 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hello everyone, I am currently using jaws 6.0. A sails person from Freedom Scientific called and left a message on my answering machine wanting to know if I would like to upgrade to jaws 8.0. I'm just trying to figure out if it would be worth spending the money to upgrade to jaws 8.0. Personally I don't know anyone using jaws 8.0, so I can't ask specific questions about it. What things are different in jaws 8.0? What new programs does jaws 8.0 support? I did hear that you can use Yahoo messenger with 8.0, but I'm not sure. I would like to use Yahoo messenger, but I don't want to spend that kind of money just to use it. I guess I'm just looking for opinions, do you all think it is worth it to upgrade from jaws 6.0 to jaws 8.0? I am running windows XP home. Any feed back on this would be greatly appreciated! Take care, Lisa Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page
Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws?
Lisa, Once JAWS 9 is released, you would then have to purchase version 9 when you upgrade. If you order 8 now with and SMA (that means you'll also receive 9 and version 10), you end up paying the same price and will ultimately get version 10 as well. So your question is, how long before 9 is released... We have been targeting a release date in late September but that has slipped a bit already. We are completing some significant changes with respect to Microsoft Office including the calendar and getting this all wrapped up is taking longer than I had hoped. Since this is delaying JAWS 9 a bit, you will have more time to delay the purchase but I would not let it go past September in order to take advantage of the savings. Hope that helps, Eric -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lisa Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 12:27 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hi Eric, thank you for that bit of information. How long do I have to get jaws 8? I'm really considering upgrading because I have Microsoft office student and home edition 2007 on my computer, and I'm having a hard time using it with my jaws 6. Take care, Lisa - Original Message - From: Eric Damery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 8:30 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Lisa, The first question you (and the sales person I think) should ask, is about your current computer situation and what will you be doing in the future with respect to computing. If you are on windows XP today, and plan to be using the computer in the future, you will probably be upgrading to IE 7 at the very least. For that reason, staying current with your Screen Reader will be important. If you plan to buy a new computer in the next year or two, you will probably be getting Vista and in that case, I suggest you buy JAWS 8 now and get the SMA. That would give you all the features in JAWS 7 and 8 your are missing out on now and set you up to begin using Vista as soon as you can. Purchasing before JAWS 9 releases this Fall will say you money as well in the long run. If on the other hand you are using Windows 98 with IE 6 today, and your not planning to change anytime soon, then I would suggest you only get upgraded to JAWS 6.2 (available for free to JAWS 6 license holders, from the Downloads page at FS). A couple of the highlights worth considering include: * Support for Vista Operating System. * All the DAISY Training material and the DAISY Player now installed with JAWS 7 and 8 versions. * The RealSpeak Synthesizer that is included with JAWS 8, mentioned by others. * The new Alternative Say All option so you can use Eloquence for navigating but have RealSpeak or other SAPI Synthesizer kick in when you start a Say All. * The FS Clipboard so you can append to clipboard rather than over writing it. This is great on Web pages I think. * The Check for Updates feature in the Help Menu. * Navigation Quick Keys for Microsoft Word, like you have available in IE. * The JAWS Find feature now retains the history of the searches you perform to make it easier to recall. * AOL, MSN, and Yahoo instant messenger programs are all improved. Well, you get the idea. If you install the Demo version of JAWS 8, you can review all the What's New write ups, try out the DAISY Training material, and give it a test drive at least. Regards, Eric Damery Freedom Scientific - Original Message - From: Lisa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 5:11 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hello everyone, I am currently using jaws 6.0. A sails person from Freedom Scientific called and left a message on my answering machine wanting to know if I would like to upgrade to jaws 8.0. I'm just trying to figure out if it would be worth spending the money to upgrade to jaws 8.0. Personally I don't know anyone using jaws 8.0, so I can't ask specific questions about it. What things are different in jaws 8.0? What new programs does jaws 8.0 support? I did hear that you can use Yahoo messenger with 8.0, but I'm not sure. I would like to use Yahoo messenger, but I don't want to spend that kind of money just to use it. I guess I'm just looking for opinions, do you all think it is worth it to upgrade from jaws 6.0 to jaws 8.0? I am running windows XP home. Any feed back on this would be greatly appreciated! Take care, Lisa Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman
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We'll see if we can fix that Andy. :) Eric -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Baracco, Andrew W Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 12:18 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? I have been using JAWS since 2001, and have never gotten a call from a salesperson from FS wanting to sell me anything. I have gotten notices in the mail about renewing SMA's, but have never gotten a call from a real person. Andy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 3:10 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hi Lisa, I have JAWS 8.0, and have had no problems running it on Windows XP as well as Vista. I am rather surprised though that an FS person would call you trying to sell you an upgrade, though. personally, if you're happy with what you have then there's no reason to upgrade. I used JAWS 6.0 until 8.0 came out, and the only reason I upgraded was because of the Real Speak voices and the accessabillity of AOL Instant Messenger which is huge for me. It all comes dowwn to this: Are the features that 8.0 offers that important to you? Hope this helps, Michael - Original Message - From: Lisa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 11:11 Subject: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hello everyone, I am currently using jaws 6.0. A sails person from Freedom Scientific called and left a message on my answering machine wanting to know if I would like to upgrade to jaws 8.0. I'm just trying to figure out if it would be worth spending the money to upgrade to jaws 8.0. Personally I don't know anyone using jaws 8.0, so I can't ask specific questions about it. What things are different in jaws 8.0? What new programs does jaws 8.0 support? I did hear that you can use Yahoo messenger with 8.0, but I'm not sure. I would like to use Yahoo messenger, but I don't want to spend that kind of money just to use it. I guess I'm just looking for opinions, do you all think it is worth it to upgrade from jaws 6.0 to jaws 8.0? I am running windows XP home. Any feed back on this would be greatly appreciated! Take care, Lisa Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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I think that this has been discussed enough folks. David Ferrin Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws?
Hello everyone, I am currently using jaws 6.0. A sails person from Freedom Scientific called and left a message on my answering machine wanting to know if I would like to upgrade to jaws 8.0. I'm just trying to figure out if it would be worth spending the money to upgrade to jaws 8.0. Personally I don't know anyone using jaws 8.0, so I can't ask specific questions about it. What things are different in jaws 8.0? What new programs does jaws 8.0 support? I did hear that you can use Yahoo messenger with 8.0, but I'm not sure. I would like to use Yahoo messenger, but I don't want to spend that kind of money just to use it. I guess I'm just looking for opinions, do you all think it is worth it to upgrade from jaws 6.0 to jaws 8.0? I am running windows XP home. Any feed back on this would be greatly appreciated! Take care, Lisa Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Lisa, absolutely upgrade Jaws. For one thing, you'll need to update Internet explorer if that's you're browser and jaws eight works so much better with it then six. Or firefox dependingon what your prefference is but yes I would upgrade. I don't know about Yahoo since I hate that program, but who knows because they comeout with a new version and whatwe have won't work, i'm speaking in general but yes upgrade jaws. If you need anything please ask. - Original Message - From: Lisa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 12:11 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hello everyone, I am currently using jaws 6.0. A sails person from Freedom Scientific called and left a message on my answering machine wanting to know if I would like to upgrade to jaws 8.0. I'm just trying to figure out if it would be worth spending the money to upgrade to jaws 8.0. Personally I don't know anyone using jaws 8.0, so I can't ask specific questions about it. What things are different in jaws 8.0? What new programs does jaws 8.0 support? I did hear that you can use Yahoo messenger with 8.0, but I'm not sure. I would like to use Yahoo messenger, but I don't want to spend that kind of money just to use it. I guess I'm just looking for opinions, do you all think it is worth it to upgrade from jaws 6.0 to jaws 8.0? I am running windows XP home. Any feed back on this would be greatly appreciated! Take care, Lisa Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hello Siobhan, thank you for your opinion! I now use Internet explorer 6. Do I have to upgrade to IE 7? Just curious about that. Take care, Lisa - Original Message - From: Siobhan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 12:12 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Lisa, absolutely upgrade Jaws. For one thing, you'll need to update Internet explorer if that's you're browser and jaws eight works so much better with it then six. Or firefox dependingon what your prefference is but yes I would upgrade. I don't know about Yahoo since I hate that program, but who knows because they comeout with a new version and whatwe have won't work, i'm speaking in general but yes upgrade jaws. If you need anything please ask. - Original Message - From: Lisa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 12:11 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hello everyone, I am currently using jaws 6.0. A sails person from Freedom Scientific called and left a message on my answering machine wanting to know if I would like to upgrade to jaws 8.0. I'm just trying to figure out if it would be worth spending the money to upgrade to jaws 8.0. Personally I don't know anyone using jaws 8.0, so I can't ask specific questions about it. What things are different in jaws 8.0? What new programs does jaws 8.0 support? I did hear that you can use Yahoo messenger with 8.0, but I'm not sure. I would like to use Yahoo messenger, but I don't want to spend that kind of money just to use it. I guess I'm just looking for opinions, do you all think it is worth it to upgrade from jaws 6.0 to jaws 8.0? I am running windows XP home. Any feed back on this would be greatly appreciated! Take care, Lisa Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.1/965 - Release Date: 8/21/2007 4:02 PM Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hi Siobhan, Just to let you know, no one needs to upgrade IE 6 to 7. This is completely optional, and is not required to run Windows. What I'm trying to say is if you are going to upgrade Jaws just because you think you need to upgrade Internet Explorer, it wouldn't be worth it. I have been using Jaws 7 since it's release, and I am quite happy with it. I am using Windows XP home on my laptop, and Xp Pro on my desktop, both running Jaws 7 and I have no issues revolving around Internet Explorer or it's components. One thing I have noticed is that Jaws 7 is much more stable than other versions of Jaws I have ever run, and find it to be much more accessible with other programs than previous versions, as well. I have been reading all the trouble others have had with the various updates of Jaws 8, and have found that I would have more problems if I upgraded to Jaws 8, than if I stayed with my Jaws 7 and kept going the way I am now. Just my two cents worth. Victor Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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If you want to use yahoo the best one I found is Yahoo 7.5. I have Jaws 8 but I still have to use Yahoo 7.5. hth Patti - Original Message - From: Lisa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 12:11 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hello everyone, I am currently using jaws 6.0. A sails person from Freedom Scientific called and left a message on my answering machine wanting to know if I would like to upgrade to jaws 8.0. I'm just trying to figure out if it would be worth spending the money to upgrade to jaws 8.0. Personally I don't know anyone using jaws 8.0, so I can't ask specific questions about it. What things are different in jaws 8.0? What new programs does jaws 8.0 support? I did hear that you can use Yahoo messenger with 8.0, but I'm not sure. I would like to use Yahoo messenger, but I don't want to spend that kind of money just to use it. I guess I'm just looking for opinions, do you all think it is worth it to upgrade from jaws 6.0 to jaws 8.0? I am running windows XP home. Any feed back on this would be greatly appreciated! Take care, Lisa Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hi Lisa. No yo don't Have to upgrade, I recommend it because for one thing, when you're on a secure site like say amazon.com, you will be told secure connection when you g to input things like your email, password, and things like that. sure IEhas a few bugs but wht progam doesn't? You're welcome to stay with six, but soon I think you won't have a coice and unless you want to hide the updates in windows update, the best thing to do is just upgrade at least IE. Now if you want other programs to work, with jaws eight find upgrade but victor s right, don't just for the sake of internet explorer. I personally have had o problems, and think the latest version unlesss it's very buggy is the way to go. - Original Message - From: Lisa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 12:21 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hello Siobhan, thank you for your opinion! I now use Internet explorer 6. Do I have to upgrade to IE 7? Just curious about that. Take care, Lisa - Original Message - From: Siobhan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 12:12 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Lisa, absolutely upgrade Jaws. For one thing, you'll need to update Internet explorer if that's you're browser and jaws eight works so much better with it then six. Or firefox dependingon what your prefference is but yes I would upgrade. I don't know about Yahoo since I hate that program, but who knows because they comeout with a new version and whatwe have won't work, i'm speaking in general but yes upgrade jaws. If you need anything please ask. - Original Message - From: Lisa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 12:11 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hello everyone, I am currently using jaws 6.0. A sails person from Freedom Scientific called and left a message on my answering machine wanting to know if I would like to upgrade to jaws 8.0. I'm just trying to figure out if it would be worth spending the money to upgrade to jaws 8.0. Personally I don't know anyone using jaws 8.0, so I can't ask specific questions about it. What things are different in jaws 8.0? What new programs does jaws 8.0 support? I did hear that you can use Yahoo messenger with 8.0, but I'm not sure. I would like to use Yahoo messenger, but I don't want to spend that kind of money just to use it. I guess I'm just looking for opinions, do you all think it is worth it to upgrade from jaws 6.0 to jaws 8.0? I am running windows XP home. Any feed back on this would be greatly appreciated! Take care, Lisa Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.1/965 - Release Date: 8/21/2007 4:02 PM Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address
Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws?
Hi Victor, my friend also has jaws 7, and she likes it. Freedom Scientific says I can't get jaws 7 I would have to get jaws 8. I'm not sure if I'm gonna upgrade yet, but thanks to those that responded with there opinions! Take care, Lisa - Original Message - From: Victor Gouveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 12:27 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hi Siobhan, Just to let you know, no one needs to upgrade IE 6 to 7. This is completely optional, and is not required to run Windows. What I'm trying to say is if you are going to upgrade Jaws just because you think you need to upgrade Internet Explorer, it wouldn't be worth it. I have been using Jaws 7 since it's release, and I am quite happy with it. I am using Windows XP home on my laptop, and Xp Pro on my desktop, both running Jaws 7 and I have no issues revolving around Internet Explorer or it's components. One thing I have noticed is that Jaws 7 is much more stable than other versions of Jaws I have ever run, and find it to be much more accessible with other programs than previous versions, as well. I have been reading all the trouble others have had with the various updates of Jaws 8, and have found that I would have more problems if I upgraded to Jaws 8, than if I stayed with my Jaws 7 and kept going the way I am now. Just my two cents worth. Victor Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.1/965 - Release Date: 8/21/2007 4:02 PM Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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I sure don't want to complicate matters any further, but if JAWS 9 is somewhere on the not-too-distant horizon, and if you can hold out until whenever that release comes, if at all soon, then is that a better way to go? I can't answer that for you; and I don't know anything about any pending releases of JAWS 9. But it's something to think about. Of course the other side of my argument is that there will always be another upgrade down the road, and if you wait and wait and wait, you'll not only pay more, as the list moderator reminded us, you'll deprive yourself of any advantages that using the current version might offer. I guess my short answer would be, if you have a compelling reason, do the upgrade. Otherwise, maybe not yet. What's a compelling reason? Of course, that's different with us all. For people who use Outlook 2007, a compelling reason for an upgrade might be that a new version of JAWS gives you better and more access to the Outlook 2007 calendar. But if you're getting the information you need and using the software you need, and if money's at all tight going into the holidays or whatever, maybe holding out for now isn't such a bad idea. Ultimately, it's such a personal decision that none of us are going to be able to help as much as you or we would like. Best of Luck with the Decision, Nolan Nolan Crabb Director of Assistive Technology The Ohio State University 2054 Drake Center, 1849 Cannon Dr., Columbus, OH 43210 Ph. (614) 735-8688 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Eric Damary says Jaws 9 public beta coming soon. Rick - Original Message - From: Crabb, Nolan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 1:15 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? I sure don't want to complicate matters any further, but if JAWS 9 is somewhere on the not-too-distant horizon, and if you can hold out until whenever that release comes, if at all soon, then is that a better way to go? I can't answer that for you; and I don't know anything about any pending releases of JAWS 9. But it's something to think about. Of course the other side of my argument is that there will always be another upgrade down the road, and if you wait and wait and wait, you'll not only pay more, as the list moderator reminded us, you'll deprive yourself of any advantages that using the current version might offer. I guess my short answer would be, if you have a compelling reason, do the upgrade. Otherwise, maybe not yet. What's a compelling reason? Of course, that's different with us all. For people who use Outlook 2007, a compelling reason for an upgrade might be that a new version of JAWS gives you better and more access to the Outlook 2007 calendar. But if you're getting the information you need and using the software you need, and if money's at all tight going into the holidays or whatever, maybe holding out for now isn't such a bad idea. Ultimately, it's such a personal decision that none of us are going to be able to help as much as you or we would like. Best of Luck with the Decision, Nolan Nolan Crabb Director of Assistive Technology The Ohio State University 2054 Drake Center, 1849 Cannon Dr., Columbus, OH 43210 Ph. (614) 735-8688 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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One thing is that I had to hide it in Windows Update. As more time goes by, the more likely it is that Microsoft will just do it for you and then you will need 8. - Original Message - From: Victor Gouveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 11:27 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hi Siobhan, Just to let you know, no one needs to upgrade IE 6 to 7. This is completely optional, and is not required to run Windows. What I'm trying to say is if you are going to upgrade Jaws just because you think you need to upgrade Internet Explorer, it wouldn't be worth it. I have been using Jaws 7 since it's release, and I am quite happy with it. I am using Windows XP home on my laptop, and Xp Pro on my desktop, both running Jaws 7 and I have no issues revolving around Internet Explorer or it's components. One thing I have noticed is that Jaws 7 is much more stable than other versions of Jaws I have ever run, and find it to be much more accessible with other programs than previous versions, as well. I have been reading all the trouble others have had with the various updates of Jaws 8, and have found that I would have more problems if I upgraded to Jaws 8, than if I stayed with my Jaws 7 and kept going the way I am now. Just my two cents worth. Victor Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Yes, licenses so far as I know are downward compatible. David Ferrin - Original Message - From: Victor Gouveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 1:41 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hi David, Are you saying that if someone upgrades to version 8, and if they download version 7 from the FS website, then they can activate it without any problems? Victor Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws?
If you want to use Windows Vista as your operating system, you will need to upgrade to JFW 8. Also, you will need to upgrade if you want to use Internet Explorer version 7, or MS OFFICE 2007. Andy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lisa Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 9:11 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hello everyone, I am currently using jaws 6.0. A sails person from Freedom Scientific called and left a message on my answering machine wanting to know if I would like to upgrade to jaws 8.0. I'm just trying to figure out if it would be worth spending the money to upgrade to jaws 8.0. Personally I don't know anyone using jaws 8.0, so I can't ask specific questions about it. What things are different in jaws 8.0? What new programs does jaws 8.0 support? I did hear that you can use Yahoo messenger with 8.0, but I'm not sure. I would like to use Yahoo messenger, but I don't want to spend that kind of money just to use it. I guess I'm just looking for opinions, do you all think it is worth it to upgrade from jaws 6.0 to jaws 8.0? I am running windows XP home. Any feed back on this would be greatly appreciated! Take care, Lisa Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Yes, that is correct. Let's say you are licensed for Jaws version 5 and you upgrade to version 8. You will need to purchase 2 SMA's to cover versions 6,7 and 8. Then that will still give you one more upgrade for version 9. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 12:47 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Yes, licenses so far as I know are downward compatible. David Ferrin - Original Message - From: Victor Gouveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 1:41 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hi David, Are you saying that if someone upgrades to version 8, and if they download version 7 from the FS website, then they can activate it without any problems? Victor Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws?
Hi Lisa, I have JAWS 8.0, and have had no problems running it on Windows XP as well as Vista. I am rather surprised though that an FS person would call you trying to sell you an upgrade, though. personally, if you're happy with what you have then there's no reason to upgrade. I used JAWS 6.0 until 8.0 came out, and the only reason I upgraded was because of the Real Speak voices and the accessabillity of AOL Instant Messenger which is huge for me. It all comes dowwn to this: Are the features that 8.0 offers that important to you? Hope this helps, Michael - Original Message - From: Lisa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 11:11 Subject: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hello everyone, I am currently using jaws 6.0. A sails person from Freedom Scientific called and left a message on my answering machine wanting to know if I would like to upgrade to jaws 8.0. I'm just trying to figure out if it would be worth spending the money to upgrade to jaws 8.0. Personally I don't know anyone using jaws 8.0, so I can't ask specific questions about it. What things are different in jaws 8.0? What new programs does jaws 8.0 support? I did hear that you can use Yahoo messenger with 8.0, but I'm not sure. I would like to use Yahoo messenger, but I don't want to spend that kind of money just to use it. I guess I'm just looking for opinions, do you all think it is worth it to upgrade from jaws 6.0 to jaws 8.0? I am running windows XP home. Any feed back on this would be greatly appreciated! Take care, Lisa Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
