Does the mac work well with such applications as MS Word, Quick Book pro,
and blackboard just to mention a few well used programs at colleges and
universities? In other words is VoiceOver adept at using these programs,
whereas I know the JAWS screen reader is. If so, this would be a real
selling point for the mac. If not, then it still has limitations, which
will still require a windows screenreader and operating system for the
beginning and advanced students. I would really like to know the answers to
these question.
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From: "John Panarese" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X by
theblind" <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 4:56 PM
Subject: Re: Macs and a Viable Alternative for State Agencies to Consider
It's interesting because as much as I readily admit I criticize
Microsoft, my background has primarily been Windows. I have been around
Macs for a good twenty plus years, but I didn't actually use a Mac until
VoiceOver. I never got the chance to try Outspoken and could never get
my state counsellor to approve it. Thus, my Windows knowledge and skills
are at the point in which I have and still train people, and I still
utilize it for smaller things at this point. I, too, look forward to the
day in which I am Windows free in my personal life. However, from the
perspective of my business, I will continue to use Windows and I surely
would never desire MS to go away. Competition, folks, is always a great
thing and important motivator. Microsoft has finally gotten it's lesson
in recent years.
Take Care
John D. Panarese
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On Jun 19, 2007, at 4:44 PM, Richard Gardenhire wrote:
I use Windows (albeit rarely these days) for games and certain chat
clients, as well as to listen to Freedombox audio content. That, having
been said, I look forward to the day when I can use the Mac, solely for
my business, as well as, recreational activities. That day, I believe,
is getting closer. I was always taught, from the time I left Kansas, in
1970, till now, that I have to assess my needs and weigh them according
to what's going to help me tap into the marketshare for my work,
regardless of what I do. The Apple 2GS was the first computer I learned
to use, in the 1980's, and I'm glad I came back to the operating system
I love. However, I'm thankful for what litttle knowledge of Windows I
do have, and am able to maintain. As they say in Kansas, "It ain't
much, but it gets me to where I want to go." And to coin an old company
phrase, used by AT&T, years ago, "We may be the only phone company in
town, but we try not to act like it." Sure, I would love to get as many
blind people on the "good foot," and join the Mac Revolution, but a
reality check tells me there's a long way before we get to that point,
and there's room at the proverbial table for everybody, regardless of
their need. Using both my Mac machines, I feel quite comfortable, but
sometimes I am willing to "step out of my comfort zone" if I have to,
which I find rare, these days. Richie Gardenhire, Anchorage, Alaska.
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