[access-uk] Re: windows pc vs mac
- From: RAJMUND <brajmund2000@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 00:08:49 +0100
Hello,
How about a 97/2003 .doc file? Would that not be better than anything else?
There are still a lot of people with Xp, after all.
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From: mjw <matthewjwilliams101@xxxxxxxxx>
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Friday, 24 October 2014 12:05 am
Subject: [access-uk] Re: windows pc vs mac
>
>
> I was actually thinking of others on the list. I myself use QRead which
> handles PDFs quite well.
> But in answer to your question, I think the old ASCII format is still the
> safest choice as far as the vast majority of us screen readers are concerned.
> If the text has headings and tabular formattings then you could try html
> which is also very usable these days. I just feel PDF is far too slow and
> unstable to manage.
> Kind regards, Matt
> At 23:56 23/10/2014, you wrote:
>
> @Matt.what formal would you prefer the guide be in, I can maybe investigate
> the possibility of conversion to an alternative format.
> On 23/10/2014 23:40, mjw wrote:
>
> Would it be possible to offer a more usable format to our friends on the
> list? I would be happy to help with the conversion.
> Matt
> At 15:32 23/10/2014, you wrote:
>
> if anyone is interested I have a derailed document on the voiceover features
> for the mac, however I should point out that it is in pdf format. I can
> either post a link to the file to the group or if preferred can send a copy
> via email to people individually off list.
>
> Just ask. ( smile)
> On 23/10/2014 15:07, David Griffith wrote:
>
> There are pos and cons of having a Mac but nowadays I tend to spend more time
> on the Mac than Windows as I increasingly prefer the OS.
> Of course the Mac can also runWindows, even with the Mac OS if you use Fusion
> so you can have the best of both worlds..
>
> However there is a definite learning curve to learning to use the Mac. I got
> a Mac ;in 2011 and I am still learning all the time. If you have some sight
> transferring to the Mac will not be so much of a learning curve but using
> Voiceover is very different from using Windows Screenreaders. In some areas
> voiceover is more powerful than any Windows screenreader but in others less
> so. What is undeniable is that you need to learn a whole new skill set,
> people often forget how much they invested in learning Windows and a similar
> effort will be required to get the most out of OS and Voiceover.
> iTunes is most definitely accessible an as are the majority of applications
> which come from Apple.
>
> I copy below some Podcasts I have done on using the Mac which may give you an
> idea. There are a couple on iTunes.
>
> Podcast List
>
> Using Safari on the Mac Part 5. Strategies for using and customising the
> Reading List.
>
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/wmbw5w
>
> Previous Podcasts
> Using Safari on the Mac Part 4. Flexible Web with Sweet spots and Reader
> commands.
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/alr2yi
>
>
> Using Safari on the Mac Part 3 Bookmarking part 2- Launching bookmarks and
> bookmarks folders from the Desktop / or the Dock.
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/04aj3b
>
> Blank URL document template to use if dragging and dropping does not work on
> your Mac to create bookmark shortcuts.
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/gvj63a
>
> Using Safari on the Mac Part 2 . Bookmarking Part 1 Bookmarking,
> organising bookmark folders and
> and organising quick access to Favourite web sites through the Favourites bar
> keystrokes.
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/fpye9z
>
>
> Using Safari on the Mac Part 1 - The pros and cons of Quick Nav and the Web
> rota.
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/qtftnl
>
> Using VLC to play upto 1000 Radio Stations on the Mac
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/uev995
>
> Working Radio Stream Folder and sub folders containing over 1,000 Radio
> Streams as explained in the above Podcast.
>
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/8v58fh
>
> Using VLC to play an RNIB Talking Books on the Mac with Variable Speed.
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/kve0ky.
>
> Easy Music Listening with Column Browser in iTunes
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/gp431y
>
>
> iTunes Part 2 Using Playlist to listen to RNIB and Mp3 Talking Books
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/e6kohy
>
> Spell Checking on the Mac Part 1
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/uuul6e
> Spell Checking on the Mac Part 2
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/z5wvc8
>
> Part 3 Proof Reading on the Mac.
>
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/b3m395
>
>
> An Introduction to the QFeed RSS Newsreader on the Mac
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/02uu48
>
> Adding an RSS Feed from Safari to QFeed.
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/tr5unm
> on
>
>
> On 23 Oct 2014, at 14:45, Tassie da hiphop kid <tassie@xxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Hey y'all.
> I'm looking for pros and cons of windows vs mac. I currently have a windows
> pc with windows 7 and an iphone. I cannot use itunes at all with nvda on
> windows and therefore my iphone is inaccessible with a pc. I am thinking of
> getting a mac to make my apple life easier. Is itunes fully accessible on a
> mac? What pros and cons for either system are there. I don't want to spend a
> grand and then wish i hadn't when i could get a beast of a pc for 500.
>
> I currently use programs such as firefox, wavepad, winamp, thunderbird,
> wordpad, skype, etc. I don't use office so the fact i've heard it isn't too
> accessible on a mac isn't an issue for me.
>
> Thanks, Louise.
>
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