FS would have to offer a decent trade-in value if they expected a lot of us to just abandon one product we had invested in and switch to another. I certainly don't have a problem with embracing an open platform, in fact I find the off-the-shelf Finereader to be superior in character recognition to the products offered for the blind, even though the Finereader engine is used in those.
I do like my MPower though and Rhonda is right that the machine isn't going to change just because the person who sold it to us left, that is, unless Humanware folds and we have broken machines on our hands with no way of getting them repaired. That being said, I'm happy with my MPower, am thankful to have it, and am looking forward to the next release. And though I feel saddened at Jonathan's leaving, he certainly can't be faulted for making decisions that he feels are best for his family. I'm sure he will have more opportunities, and more money of course, and I wish him well. Guess they made him an offer that he couldn't refuse. Good luck Jonathan and Julia. Pam ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
