Re: need advice on operating system for new PC
- From: "James Homuth" <james@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2009 11:12:42 -0500
That's usually how it goes, yes. Had Vista survived longer than it is,
JAWS 10 would have been the last version to support it.
James,
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On Sun, September 6, 2009 03:56, Chris Hallsworth wrote:
So I guess then that if all goes well JAWS 11 may be the last version to
be
supported under XP.
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From: "James Homuth" <james@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 4:42 AM
To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: need advice on operating system for new PC
> To keep this relatively on-topic for the list, I'll simply answer to the
> best of my ability the questions of compatibility with JAWS. As of JAWS
> 10, from what I'm hearing, and improved upon in 11, both Windows Vista
> and
> Office 2007 work quite well with JAWS based on the opinions shared by
> many
> on this and other lists. There are folks currently running the release
> candidate versions of Windows 7 with mixed success using JAWS 10. Since
> FS
> plans to release version 11 to coincide with the release of Windows 7,
> it
> stands to reason they're trying to maximise compatibility between the
> two.
> And, based on what I've heard, it's definitely improving.
>
> It should be noted that, when Microsoft drops support for its older
> operating systems, FS tends to follow suit with subsequent versions of
> JAWS. To that end, it may be that while your current set-up works for
> you,
> you may find yourself limitted in tech support options if you continue
> to
> stick with XP. Microsoft is scheduled to withdraw support for XP in
> 2010,
> assuming 7 holds up better than did Windows Vista market-wise. When that
> happens, as has happened with Windows ME and earlier operating systems,
> FS
> will most likely cease to worry about backwards compatibility with XP as
> they will no longer be allowed to support it. So, from a personal
> preference point of view, I would encourage you to stick with what works
> if you can. The old motto of if it ain't broke, don't fix it. But, if
> you're looking to upgrade your system anyway, unless you intend to
> purchase a netbook which still sells with XP for the time being, go with
> Vista and wait for 7's release. That way, should something end up
> happening, you will still be able to obtain the relevant tech support
> from
> either Microsoft or FS as the situation calls for.
>
> James,
> List Admin
>
> On Sat, September 5, 2009 22:31, T Behler wrote:
> Hi, all.
>
> Well, the PC I'm writing this e-mail on is almost 5 years old, and is
> giving
> me more and more fits every day, so it might just be time to purchase a
> newer and better PC.
>
> I know I'll get a variety of opinions on this, so please understand if I
> don't acknowledge every e-mail individually. I will certainly read
> them,
> and take the advice that seems best for me.
>
> Here's my dilemma:
>
> Currently, I am using Jaws 10.0. I prefer to use Windows XP as my
> operating
> system, and office 2003 for my basic computer work. Jaws seems to work
> quite well with these set-ups. I have heard too many horror stories
> about
> Vista itself, and am not sure even how well that operating system works
> with
> Jaws. I also have tried working with Office 2007, and find it a real
> bear
> to use due to the ribbons, rather than the drop-down menus which are so
> much
> easier to navigate. I went to Best Buys today, and, of course, they now
> only sell computers with Vista, and a free upgrade to Windows 7, as of
> October 15.
>
> Am I doing myself a dis-service by sticking to Windows XP, and Office
> 2003?
> Does Jaws work reasonably well with Vista, and office 2007? Has anyone
> tried using Jaws with Windows 7?
>
> I realize that for some, these are very elementary questions. I also
> realize that software choices can boil down a lot to personal
> preference.
>
> I'm just trying to get a feel for where Jaws is with the newer operating
> systems, and whether I'd simply be better off sticking with Windows XP
> and
> Office 2003.
>
> I hope this quiry makes sense.
>
> Again, I'm using Jaws 10.0 here with Windows XP and Office 2003.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Tom Behler in Colorado
>
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