Oh, the Eureka! Those were the days! I loved using those. Shame they're not produced anymore, mind you technology's moved on so much now such that Eureka's probably couldn't cope with it. Just my two pence worth. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Cairns" <cairnsplace@xxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 2:17 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Apple Vs Microsoft
Hi DavePeople say that computers are only as reliable as the operators, but I'm afraid I can't subscribe to that theory. For me, the most reliable and friendly beast had to be good old Eureka. My access technology journey began with the BBC in the 80s. Even it had its problems. I used to go to work and crash it when I put too much information into Wordwise Plus, and it filled up. I couldn't get out of it by deleting characters. It just crashed and I lost all the stuff I put in after spending a morning's work typing it all. After that I used Eureka for a long time, and thought she was just brilliant. There was great support in Techno-Vision, a well run usergroup, and lots of hilarity with games and little programs people invented for her. After that, for me, it was DOS and Wordperfect, before the Windows arena ... need I say more? (lol).But whether we love them or hate the sight of them, I bet none of us would go back now. I call Sky everything when it's down and I can't get onto the Internet or receive Email, and often say I'd be better off without. But fact is I wouldn't, and that's the catch isn't it?Hope you get sorted. Jackie----- Original Message ----- From: "Ankers, Dave (UK)" <Dave.Ankers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 1:52 PM Subject: [access-uk] Apple Vs MicrosoftHi all, Following on from a previous thread, comparing products from Apple and Microsoft. Apple products while being more expensive and not as popular, seem to win favour with its customers because they are easy to use and work. Microsoft's products are cheaper initially, not particularly easy to use, and break down constantly. When shutting down a windows system, you can never rely on it to restart properly, I find it very unstable, especially when JAWS, J-SAY and Dragon naturally speaking are running. As for ease of use, Windows word is infuriating to use, even by sighted users. As I said Microsoft products are cheaper initially, only initially because if you add on all the time spent and when its company time its damn expensive, fixing bugs, viruses and software incompatibility, which is no wonder considering how much Microsoft charge software manufacturers for testing, which is why most don't bother. Personally I've had it with Microsoft, and I'm waiting for Apple to produce a system equipped with screen reading and voice recognition. The software used could come from Freedom scientific, T&T, Nuance or anyone, I don't care as long as it is fully incorporated and works. Why fully incorporated? simple, because then when an update is released, it will hopefully have been fully tested. Currently when say JAWS releases an update, we have to wait for J-SAY and Dragon to catch up. and then there are problems. Problems I don't need, and from Apples reputation for quality, reliability and ease of use, that's what I'm looking for. When it finally arrives, Bill Gates can take his products and shove them, well you know where! Dave ******************************************************************** This email and any attachments are confidential to the intended recipient and may also be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it from your system and notify the sender. You should not copy it or use it for any purpose nor disclose or distribute its contents to any other person. ******************************************************************** ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
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