need advice on operating system for new PC
- From: "T Behler" <tombehler@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "jaws users e-mail list" <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2009 21:31:08 -0600
Hi, all.
Well, the PC I'm writing this e-mail on is almost 5 years old, and is giving
me more and more fits every day, so it might just be time to purchase a
newer and better PC.
I know I'll get a variety of opinions on this, so please understand if I
don't acknowledge every e-mail individually. I will certainly read them,
and take the advice that seems best for me.
Here's my dilemma:
Currently, I am using Jaws 10.0. I prefer to use Windows XP as my operating
system, and office 2003 for my basic computer work. Jaws seems to work
quite well with these set-ups. I have heard too many horror stories about
Vista itself, and am not sure even how well that operating system works with
Jaws. I also have tried working with Office 2007, and find it a real bear
to use due to the ribbons, rather than the drop-down menus which are so much
easier to navigate. I went to Best Buys today, and, of course, they now
only sell computers with Vista, and a free upgrade to Windows 7, as of
October 15.
Am I doing myself a dis-service by sticking to Windows XP, and Office 2003?
Does Jaws work reasonably well with Vista, and office 2007? Has anyone
tried using Jaws with Windows 7?
I realize that for some, these are very elementary questions. I also
realize that software choices can boil down a lot to personal preference.
I'm just trying to get a feel for where Jaws is with the newer operating
systems, and whether I'd simply be better off sticking with Windows XP and
Office 2003.
I hope this quiry makes sense.
Again, I'm using Jaws 10.0 here with Windows XP and Office 2003.
Thanks!
Tom Behler in Colorado
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