To reinforce Chris's point, it's worth listening to FSCast, where Jonathan Mosen, Eric Damery and other VFO people provide updates on JAWS, along with other presentations of varying interest. The current FSCast, 151, details numerous developments in the upcoming JAWS March update. You get a sense of why keeping current with JAWS is wise, so long as you have the funds. Here's the link to the page with a list of FSCast presentations: http://www.freedomscientific.com/About/FSCast/FullListing#Episode151
-----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List <jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com> On Behalf Of chris judge Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 10:50 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] WHY UPGRADE TO 2018? Hi John. I've been away from the list for a few days, but thought I'd way in with my thoughts on upgrading. I have worked with blind clients for many years now, and this topic comes up everytime there is an upgrade, First, remember, if you upgrade, and there are problems with the new version for whatever reason, you can always revert back, and eventually the issues will be ironed out. What I tell my clients is, consider owning a computer like owning a vehicle. There has to be some expected maintenance costs, and if you can afford it, it's a good idea to keep up on those things. What if you skip 2018, but something comes out in2019 that you simply can't live without, then you are behind another version and it will cost you more to upgrade at this point. I know some folks simply can't afford it, but my feeling has been, if you can, and if you are planning to stick with jaws, it is prudent to keep up with the updates. -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List <jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com> On Behalf Of john_just...@verizon.net Sent: March 10, 2018 11:24 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] WHY UPGRADE TO 2018? Hi group, I am now using Jaws 18 in its latest configuration. I just priced out the upgrade to Jaws 2018 and it will cost me $400 including the SMA. Before I make that kind of investment, I'd appreciate it if someone would tell me whether Jaws 2018 is worth the investment. I'm happy with jaws 18. I would have no objection to upgrading if someone can give me good reasons for that change. I have been studying the messages on our list and to tell you the truth, what I'm hearing is somewhat discouraging. Many people are having issues with 2018. However, I'd be willing to bet that the same thing happened when Jaws 18 was introduced. There is always a time where people have to adjust to new technology or software. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS EDWIN AND CALYPSOE PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
