Hi Ron, Thanks for the info, I must admit I hadn't noticed anyone referring to 2013 but bad news is just as important as good. Jim _____ From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ron Sears Sent: 27 November 2013 12:09 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Which software I mistakenly bought 2013 and found it difficult to use. I got a refund and I am now in the same position as you. The jury is still out. Cheers Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim <mailto:jwbr33694@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: bcab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Cc: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2013 11:58 AM Subject: [access-uk] Which software Hi Lists, First, apologies for cross posting but I need as many opinions as possible before making my decisions. I am looking to have a new computer built in the near future but I need some views on software to install. I am currently using Office 2003 and XP Homebut I am not sure whether to install Office 2010 or 2013 along with Windows 7 or 8.1 on the new machine. I have shied away from ribbons so far but I have to bow to the inevitable. Is it too much of a jump from Office 2003 to 2013 or should I try 2010 first? I keep hearing conflicting reports about Windows 8.1 as to whether its user friendly for VI users. I currently use JAWS 13 but have 2 SMA's, 14 and 15 disks available to install. I have tried NVDA in the past but couldn't get on with its voice because of my hearing but I understand there many more choices regarding voices. That's enough for now, thoughts please. Jim Williams