As far as I know, there really is no difference. Both methods accomplish the same task in exactly the same way. There have been times where the update process has failed for some reason, but there have no "problems" associated with the automatic update method. Any "problems" anyone has been having are either due to (a) operator error or (b) configuration differences with one's system. I, for example, have never had a problem with any version of JAWS, mostly b/c I (a) make sure I know what the new features are, as well as what features are currently present in the software, and (b) make sure I don't do anything out of the ordinary unless it is necessary to my system. It pays to go through the JAWS Help and the tutorials, etc they give you if you're a new user. I am shocked at how much of the basics many users don't know, and it's a simple matter of reading the materials given to you. If you don't have access to it yourself, there are ways of obtaining it. but, back to the question, the simple answer is no, there is no difference. I have yet to find one myself, and I've used both many times. Mark
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To: "JFW List" <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 1:39 PM Subject: Jaws update feature vs. downloading full update file from FS
As a new update to Jaws 9 has been released, I'm going to install it. I knowhow to do this both of the ways I mention in the subject line. However, I have never understood exactly how the two methods differ, aside from the actions you take to do them. Naturally, even though I know how togo to the Jaws Central area of the FS site and find the latest update file,and then run it as an install process myself, I'm attractted to thesimplified, easier method of just using the update feature on the Help menu.But there are always discussions on these mailing lists that make it sound as if the two methods are substantively different, and there seem to be;jurists who believe that using the update feature is a halfway measure that may not properly modify your existing copy of Jaws, and may cause problems.These people seem to believe that the only right and safe way to do an update is to download the latest file from FS, which is a complete replacement for the program, I think, and install it yourself. Could anyone explain the origin of this disagreement, and shed some practical light on the topic? As I said, if I were sure that using theupdate feature were really responsible and safe, I'd certainly prefer it tohaving to go to FS, download the huge file and then go through an install wizard procedure. teaksThanks. -- JFW related links: JFW homepage: http://www.freedomscientific.com/Scripting mailing list: http://lists.the-jdh.com/listinfo.cgi/scriptography-the-jdh.comJFW List instructions: To post a message to the list, send it to jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxTo unsubscribe from this mailing list, send a message to jfw-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line.Archives located at: //www.freelists.org/archives/jfwIf you have any concerns about the list, post received from the list, or the way the list is being run, do not post them to the list. Rather contact the list owner at jfw-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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