Recently, my wife learned that an effort is being made to use Window-Eyes at her work site. Her computer has been loaded with Version 6.1. With a view to helping her to learn the program, I contacted GW Micro and learned that an evaluation version can be purchased for 60 days. The cost is $39 plus shipping. This version, unlike the trial software which is down loadable, has no restrictions in operation or time. The evaluation version is fully functional but will last only 60 days after which it becomes no longer accessible. To me, that is a very nice idea. But I do have a couple of questions.
1. Does anyone on this list use Window-Eyes? I have tried playing with the software but the controls seem so vastly different from Jaws and I feel a bit lost. For example, the keys on the keypad which normally change from cursor to cursor in Jaws, don't seem to operate in the same manner. That brings up my next question. 2. Jaws has a PC cursor, a Jaws cursor and an invisible cursor. Are there comparable functions with Window Eyes? If so, how the devil do you find them? I have been able to use Window-Eyes in Outlook Express. There, at least, it seems to work in a more or less normal manner. That is as far as reading the e-mail is concerned. I haven't tried typing with Window-Eyes yet. In fact, I'm a bit frightened of the prospect. That brings up my next question. 3. Is there a quick reference guide somewhere in the manual which will give you a description of the functions which is short and sweet? 4. How do you adjust the voices in Window-Eyes? 5. Is there a way to change the way the cursor responds from characters to words quickly and effectively? COMMENTS: The one thing I noticed immediately with GW Micro was their willingness to help in every way they could. Help can be had at Freedom Scientific and in fact, some of the technical support people are pretty good. But GW Micro seems to go out of the way to be of service. I am impressed by that. On Sunday, 09/21/2008, one of the GW Micro reps is going to introduce Linda to Window-Eyes for the first time. she has never been exposed to a Windows based screen reader before. To put it bluntly, Lin isn't one who will go out of her way to mess with a computer. That just isn't her thing. But it seems like she may have to learn if only the basics. Thanks for your patience with this note. I'd sincerely appreciate any help one of you can give. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary "My job feeds my family, music feeds my soul." PERSONAL E-MAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following address in order to contact the management team [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
