Has anyone actually contacted AVG and asked them about this problem and how they plan to remedy it?
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 18:33 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] ANTI-VIRUS PROTECTION, FREE VERSIONS Well they simply changed or modified the interface from what I understand. Thanks for the kind words toward FS, any vender can only do X amount, the software developer does have to do something themselves. David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 7:23 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] ANTI-VIRUS PROTECTION, FREE VERSIONS > That's a shame indeed, David. Does anyone know what exactly Grisoft did to > cause this problem? I'm not surprised that the program still doesn't work > after the new version of JFW...only because I don't think Grisoft is > working > cooperatively with FS to fix this. > New and improved...oh brother. There are some great programs out there > that > are totally and completely useless to us because they are "new and > improved". Take for example Registry Mechanic. It is a great little > program; > I'd give it a 9 out of 10 only because I have to use the JAWS cursor to > navigate through everything. Other than that, it is a great program; I'd > like to see JAWS support for Registry Mechanic but I'd like to see it for > AVG first. But when we're talking about accessabillity of programs, I > really > shouldn't complain: FS does a heck of a great job. Look at the number of > programs that work well with JAWS...quite a few of them. So, my point > is...I'd like to see support for AVG 8 and to a lesser extent Registry > Mechanic, but we musn't blame FS for that problem...they do a steller job. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Ferrin > Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 17:18 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] ANTI-VIRUS PROTECTION, FREE VERSIONS > > The deal as it would seem is that FS is trying to fix something that AVG > broke. It's a shame that new and improved often means to leave us out in > the > > cold for many software venders. > David Ferrin > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 6:12 PM > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] ANTI-VIRUS PROTECTION, FREE VERSIONS > > >>I was hesitant to say that in case I was the only one who noticed this >>being >> a workaround. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Derek >> Roberts >> Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 17:04 >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] ANTI-VIRUS PROTECTION, FREE VERSIONS >> >> Hi, As I've said in other posts, if you change focus right!!! after >> pressing >> >> enter to open the AVG interface, it works fine, but you need the jaws >> cursor >> >> for some of it. >> >> HTH. >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "John Justice" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 4:45 PM >> Subject: [JAWS-Users] ANTI-VIRUS PROTECTION, FREE VERSIONS >> >> >>> These programs are like the flavors at Baskin & Robins, a well known >>> ice-cream vendor in the U. S. Or, if you prefer, "different strokes for >>> different folks". Chris, you have a real issue with AVG at any time. I >>> must point out that the best way to get protection from any of these >>> packages is to purchase the paid for versions. To quote Will Rogers, >>> "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch!" >>> I believe that the manufacturers offer a free version of their products >>> because they just might encourage someone to buy a better product if >>> they >>> get reasonable success from the free software. For those who can't >>> afford >> >>> the cost, having some kind of free anti-virus protection is worlds >>> better >>> than having none at all. >>> >>> However, my concern is about how these versions work with Jaws. >>> Apparently, Freedom Scientific agrees and they are trying to deal with >>> the >> >>> conflict between Jaws and AVG. Why would they do this? Well, for one >>> thing, of all anti-virus programs available here in the U. S. AVG is >>> rated >> >>> one of the best. It is also the one purchased more frequently by >>> computer >> >>> users. Compared to Avast, AVG outsells that program at about 25 to 1. >>> Is >> >>> it a better program in the free version? Not necessarily. But when it >>> comes to the professional edition, there are very few programs out there >>> that offer better compatibility and ease of operation. That was true of >>> AVG until this latest issue. Unfortunately, AVG seems to have taken a >>> page from the Norton book of dirty tricks and inadvertently created >>> something which doesn't function with Jaws very well at all. That >>> should >>> be our primary concern here. I am reading conflicting messages. Some >>> say >> >>> that with the new version of Jaws, AVG works fine. Others say that it >>> still is giving them problems. Before I do something I'm going to >>> regret, >> >>> I need to know which is correct. >>> >>> 1. I have loaded the newest version of Jaws. >>> 2. I have uninstalled AVG 7.5 but I have retained the .EXE file and my >>> code key. >>> 3. If I load AVG 8 now, will it function correctly or will it crash as >>> some have indicated? >>> >>> Chris has his opinion about AVG but I'm a bit concerned that he is >>> trumpeting his personal dislike for the software and ignoring the >>> essential problem we are having. >>> The fact is that at the best of times, AVAST is a pain in the neck. >>> Some of the functions have never been accessible. It might be a fine >>> program but it has never worked as well as the older versions of AVG >>> where >> >>> compatibility with Jaws is concerned. That isn't opinion ladies and >>> gentlemen, it's simple fact. I am not criticizing AVAST in any way. >>> It >>> just doesn't work that well with Jaws. That goes for older versions as >>> well as the most current one. >>> >>> As I said in the beginning, everyone has their preference. I want to >>> find >> >>> an anti-virus program with excellent ratings which will work well with >>> Jaws. That's all people. I'm not interested in creating a fire fight >>> between those who like AVAST and those who prefer AVG. I just want to >>> know. 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