David, I generally use the computer to write documents using a Word Processor, send and receive e-mails both using an e-mail client and a web browser, and chat to friends on MSN. Hope that helps. On Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:05:56 -0400, "David Poehlman" <david.poehlman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> said: > Hi Hannah, > > You have obviously been using a computer for a while now. What kinds > of things do you do with a computer and what software do you use? The > answers to these questions can help with your decision. Also, there > is a starter at: > http://www.apple.com/accessability > that provides information about VoiceOver and the universal access > properties of the os. > > If possible, you might want to take an opportunity to spend some time > with a Mac beffore investing in one. Take your time if you have time. > > I was a windows user for many years and though I still use windows > from time to time for various reasons, my platform of choice is now > Mac os. > > On Apr 10, 2007, at 3:30 PM, Hannah Day wrote: > > Hi all. I've just joined this list as I want to find out as much as I > can about a mac. I do not own a mac yet, however due to the many Windows > problems I face on my laptop I am considering switching. My first query > is compared to Windows, how easy is it to learn, in terms of those with > learning disabilities, to use a mac and VoiceOver? Thanks, and I look > forward to hearing from you. From Hannah > -- > Hannah Day > hannahday1989@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > -- > http://www.fastmail.fm - One of many happy users: > http://www.fastmail.fm/docs/quotes.html > > > > > Click on the link below to go to our homepage. > > http://www.icanworkthisthing.com > > > > Manage your subscription by using the web interface on the link below. > > //www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover > > > > Users can subscribe to this list by sending email to > > macvoiceover-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > with 'subscribe' in the Subject field OR by logging into the Web > > interface at //www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover > > > > -- Hannah Day hannahday1989@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Email service worth paying for. Try it for free > > Click on the link below to go to our homepage. > http://www.icanworkthisthing.com > > Manage your subscription by using the web interface on the link below. > //www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover > > Users can subscribe to this list by sending email to > macvoiceover-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > with 'subscribe' in the Subject field OR by logging into the Web > interface at //www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover >