[Assuming you're running Windows XP. Vista rules may be slightly different, because they were asked to discount an upgrade when they went for Vista - and I can't comment on the ultimatum of that for now, except that I think they won't have to renew until version 10 or the next upgrade - not same as an update - after 9.] Anyone who is using Windows XP and who bought or renewed SMA at 7 (such as myself), will get version 9 on their SMA. (Version 9 is due to beta public in around early october.) One gets in effect three upgrades for the price of two, plus any discounts if they were applicable at the time you bought or renewed. So, Betty, you're fine; and you'll get a little note not long after you receive the CD of JAWS9 about the renewal of your SMA and a grace period within which a discount will apply - or at least, that's what the tradition indicates.
----- Original Message ----- From: "David Ferrin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 6:02 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? It all depends on when you got your SMA. The best thing to do would be to call the sales department and ask them directly. David Ferrin ----- Original Message ----- >From: "betty emmons" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 5:00 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? I have 7 something then I got 8 am I right I should be eligible for 9 or am I wrong on how many soma's people get. Betty Emmons ----- Original Message ----- >From: "Eric Damery" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 10:47 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Lisa, Once JAWS 9 is released, you would then have to purchase version 9 when you upgrade. If you order 8 now with and SMA (that means you'll also receive 9 and version 10), you end up paying the same price and will ultimately get version 10 as well. So your question is, how long before 9 is released... We have been targeting a release date in late September but that has slipped a bit already. We are completing some significant changes with respect to Microsoft Office including the calendar and getting this all wrapped up is taking longer than I had hoped. Since this is delaying JAWS 9 a bit, you will have more time to delay the purchase but I would not let it go past September in order to take advantage of the savings. Hope that helps, Eric -----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lisa Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 12:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? Hi Eric, thank you for that bit of information. How long do I have to get jaws 8? I'm really considering upgrading because I have Microsoft office student and home edition 2007 on my computer, and I'm having a hard time using it with my jaws 6. Take care, Lisa ----- Original Message ----- >From: "Eric Damery" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 8:30 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? > Lisa, > The first question you (and the sales person I think) should ask, is > about your current computer situation and what will you be doing in the > future with respect to computing. If you are on windows XP today, and > plan to be using the computer in the future, you will probably be > upgrading to IE 7 at the very least. For that reason, staying current > with your Screen Reader will be important. If you plan to buy a new > computer in the next year or two, you will probably be getting Vista and > in that case, I suggest you buy JAWS 8 now and get the SMA. That would > give you all the features in JAWS 7 and 8 your are missing out on now > and set you up to begin using Vista as soon as you can. Purchasing > before JAWS 9 releases this Fall will say you money as well in the long > run. > > If on the other hand you are using Windows 98 with IE 6 today, and your > not planning to change anytime soon, then I would suggest you only get > upgraded to JAWS 6.2 (available for free to JAWS 6 license holders, from > the Downloads page at FS). > > A couple of the highlights worth considering include: > * Support for Vista Operating System. > * All the DAISY Training material and the DAISY Player now installed > with JAWS 7 and 8 versions. > * The RealSpeak Synthesizer that is included with JAWS 8, mentioned by > others. > * The new Alternative Say All option so you can use Eloquence for > navigating but have RealSpeak or other SAPI Synthesizer kick in when you > start a Say All. > * The FS Clipboard so you can append to clipboard rather than over > writing it. This is great on Web pages I think. > * The Check for Updates feature in the Help Menu. > * Navigation Quick Keys for Microsoft Word, like you have available in > IE. > * The JAWS Find feature now retains the history of the searches you > perform to make it easier to recall. > * AOL, MSN, and Yahoo instant messenger programs are all improved. > Well, you get the idea. If you install the Demo version of JAWS 8, you > can review all the What's New write ups, try out the DAISY Training > material, and give it a test drive at least. > > Regards, > Eric Damery > Freedom Scientific > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 5:11 PM > Subject: [JAWS-Users] Opinion wanted, should I upgrade my jaws? > > > Hello everyone, > I am currently using jaws 6.0. A sails person from Freedom Scientific > called and left a message on my answering machine wanting to know if I > would > like to upgrade to jaws 8.0. I'm just trying to figure out if it would > be > worth spending the money to upgrade to jaws 8.0. Personally I don't > know > anyone using jaws 8.0, so I can't ask specific questions about it. What > > things are different in jaws 8.0? What new programs does jaws 8.0 > support? > I did hear that you can use Yahoo messenger with 8.0, but I'm not sure. > I > would like to use Yahoo messenger, but I don't want to spend that kind > of > money just to use it. I guess I'm just looking for opinions, do you all > > think it is worth it to upgrade from jaws 6.0 to jaws 8.0? I am running > > windows XP home. Any feed back on this would be greatly appreciated! > Take care, > Lisa > Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: > http://www.jaws-users.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 form in order to contact the management team > http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php > If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the > following address: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: > http://www.jaws-users.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 form in order to contact the management team > http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php > If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the > following address: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: > http://www.jaws-users.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 form in order to contact the management team > http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php > If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the > following address: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.2/967 - 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