Re: Jaws v10
- From: "dave-d0619" <dave-d0619@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:53:16 -0400
I would like to point out that the chief programmer of JAWS for Windows is
totally blind.
Sincerely:
Dave Durber
----- Original Message -----
From: "Starner, Alicia" <astarner@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 8:44 PM
Subject: Re: Jaws v10
> Hi Roger,
>
> I just wanted to give everyone some food for thought. If it wasn't for
> Freedom Scientific, we would all be left in the dark when it come to
> computers. We would not all be here discussing the features of JAWS 10,
> rather we would be wishing someone would develop software that would open
up
> the world of computers to us. For that reason, I am thankful for Freedom
> Scientific, and the hard work that goes into making JAWS what it is today.
> After all, many of the programmers at FS can use their computer whether or
> not we can or not, but they work hard every day to make sure that the
blind
> is not left behind.
>
> Alicia
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Roger Levine" <rlstation@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 7:00 PM
> Subject: Re: Jaws v10
>
>
> > Hi Alicia,
> > I just want to say, RIGHT ON!!!. Some people do not give sufficient
> > credit to FS for developing such a complicated piece of software which
is
> > so vital to us.
> > Roger ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Starner, Alicia" <astarner@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 2:12 PM
> > Subject: Re: Jaws v10
> >
> >
> >> Hello folks,
> >>
> >> We need to keep in mind that the JAWS 10 beta has not yet been released
> >> to the public; therefore, we don't really know all the features being
> >> added. In addition, there may be features FS is working on behind
closed
> >> doors we don't know a thing about. We need to remember that what is a
> >> significant update to one may be different for another. There are some
> >> really nice features being included with the new upgrade, including
auto
> >> forms mode, the ability to use Unified Braille, increased useability in
> >> office 2007, and others. Although these are not significant features to
> >> one, let's not forget that there are other users of JAWS than ourselves
> >> and they might think these are awesome additions to the software.
Please
> >> don't take this as criticism, because it isn't meant to be. I am just
> >> stating my opinion on the JAWS 10 release. Think about it this way,
maybe
> >> we are getting the most out of our screen reader and these things are
not
> >> what directly affect us individually, but FS has to take many people
into
> >> account and create a product that works for all. If you don't like a
> >> feature, usually there is a way to turn it off. For example, auto forms
> >> mode will be able to be disabled if you don't like it. there may be
> >> another person who does like it and chooses to use it. At least FS is
> >> allowing you to pick and choose what features to use and what features
> >> you don't want to use.
> >>
> >>
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