Mustafa,
I want to suggest that you use the word, "primary", rather than "primal, and
the word, "motivation" rather than the word you used.
It's certainly true that the manufacturer of Jaws, now merged with two other
companies and called Vispero, I think, is attempting to monopolize the field.
This is what happens in late stage capitalism. If I were talented at learning
technology, I'd use NVDA.
Miriam
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Subject: [blind-democracy] Jaws versus other solutions
Hello everyone, I hope you are keeping really well. Loosely, Freedom scientific
is by far the largest manufacturer of assistive technology solutions for those
who are blind or visually impaired. Moreover, it is the primal developer and
unique provider of the broadly recognised screen reading solution, Jaws for
Windows. I don’t think I need to explain what Jaws is. It is known worldwide.
Nonetheless, in the recent years, Jaws has been coerced to enter a tallying
rivalry.
Subsequent to the development and mass embracement of the concept of free
screen readers, the trait of merchandising Jaws globally has been substantially
lowered. Many people became more interested in free screen readers solution. I
certainly do not destine to promote something in particular on that regard.
Nonetheless, I’d aim to argue for the affirmative, as to the necessity to
dispose of this immense illusion, that Jaws is invincible. People have been
manipulated to incorrectly assume, that major computer tasks are undone
properly unless you use Jaws. This is a biased standpoint. I have shifted to
free screen readers and I am quite satisfied with their brilliant outcome. I
simply am carrying on all primal computer chores. At work and home, I
conveniently interact with various applications. The question I have for
Freedom Scientific affiliates, why would I spend thousands of dollars on a
license of a software that is now utterly contested and possibly rather
surmounted? Freedom Scientific regularly releases consecutive versions, to
somewhat compel the user to upgrade frequently, so they could keep their profit
margin on the rise. The right to freely access information is unexclusive and
it has to be supremely prioritised. Moreover, purchasing Jaws is absolutely
unaffordable for many people, especially, those who permanently reside in
developing nations. The concept of open source screen readers is intemperately
advocated for from ethical perspective. Freedom Scientific takes advantage of
the Jaws stereotype, so they could sell further licenses and extend their
technological ascendancy per say, as farther as they possibly could. Their
marketing team convinces colleges, that in order for their visually impaired
students to perform well, they must buy Jaws for them. Thence, Freedom
Scientific essentially relies on orders given by enormous organisations, as of
colleges, popular associations for the blind et cetera. However, if they would
have relied on the actual user, they may have ended up losing a fortune. Also,
the concept of open source screen readers is a decent alternative to get rid of
the moral crisis of tolerating software piracy. I unfortunately used to be one
of those who copied and used Jaws illicitly. I reposed my conscience for quite
awhile.
Now, I determined to stop doing that. I was one of those who were quite cozened
about Jaws and its unvanquishable stance. I urge Freedom Scientific staff to
sternly redress their current situation. Despite its popularity, Jaws is
factually now clobbered with unrestricted alternatives. People at Freedom
Scientific must recognise this reality and deal with it. Many people including
myself, do not have the motive to buy Jaws, as long as its free counterpart is
constantly available.
It makes everything beautifully accessible, just like Jaws and possibly even
better. So, the logical question here is, why would I buy Jaws, even in the
theoretical instance of affording it, if I could equally cope with demands
executing plenty of free alternatives? This question is gravely valid. I keenly
await responses from Freedom Scientific staff to argue their case and attempt
to sustain their proposition, that Jaws is practically unparalleled. I must
mention here, that I have been using Jaws for nearly fifteen years. I didn’t
catch any major difference when I switched to the unrestricted substitute.
Lastly, I truly thank each and everyone who has read my message with sincere
interest. I ultimately must assure all recipients, that I didn’t covet to
provoke or offend anyone with what I said. It’s of individual preference to use
whatever you’re comfortable with. I just destined to state my opinion plainly.
Thank you for reading, cordially, Mustafa from Cairo Egypt.
