You are absolutely right, Bob. There is an option under the Keyboard layouts which provides a "Jaws" option. What it will do to the computer, I have no idea. As far as the manual, right again Bob. When loading Window Eyes, you have the option to load the manual in plain text form or it's available through the Control panel. That configuration looks exactly like any other Windows help file. The same tree format, the same F6 command to move from screen to screen. I like this program, Bob. But I have been a Jaws user for far too long. Linda, on the other hand, has to get the basics. From what she tells me, her employer is trying to run that system "raw" MEANING WITH NO SCRIPTING AT ALL. I'll bet that doesn't last. This is the beginning as I mentioned but so far, I do like the easy access to the information.
My thanks to Nimar for his assistance in providing some information as well. His e-mail I'm saving for sure. John Justice ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 12:44 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] GW MICRO AND FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC, A COMPARISON > Hi John,I think that with the evaluation copy they send a CD With the > manual > , I think that is true but not sure at the moment A lot of the short cuts > and hot keys can be found in the menus. And I think that Window Eyes Had > a > way to change the commands so allot of the commands felt like Jaws. > Bob > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "JOHN JUSTICE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "BLIND COMPUTING MAILING LIST" <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2008 9:15 PM > Subject: [Blind-Computing] GW MICRO AND FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC, A COMPARISON > > >> 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] >> >> __________ NOD32 3457 (20080919) Information __________ >> >> This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. >> http://www.eset.com >> >> > > > > 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] 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]
