Thanks for the info. I wish I could keep up with all of this. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 6:36 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] laptops and OS
Yes, a 64-bit computer can most often run 32-bit software. Where you run into the problem is you may have an older scanner or printer which won't work in the 64-bit computer, so you need to check the manufacturer's site to make sure you can download a 64-bit driver. Also, if you consider a 64-bit Vista machine, you will need to update Jaws to verswion 10 as that is the first version which supports 64-bit operating systems. As for not supporting Office 2003, that may be true. But, depending on your needs, that might be largely irrelevant. There are still a helluva lot of people out there using Office 2000 and even some using Office 97 software. Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jean Menzies" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 8:53 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] laptops and OS > Thank you all for your very hehlpful replies re a laptop and Windows 7. > I'll > know later this week what the school uses, and that will determine what I > will look for. One reason why I think I have to give up my much-loved > Word-2003 is that Microsoft has or is soon stopping support for it as they > move forward. I don't want to be a dinosaur. . > > So, what about 64-bit versus 32-bit? I know Jaws now supports 64-bit. Can > a > 64-bit PC or laptop run 32-bit software, or is that how it works? Not sure > about that stuff either. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 6:45 PM > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] laptops and OS > > > Jean, > > Well, first, any laptop will work. It's a good idea to consider several > things when looking for a laptop. Since keyboard layouts vary in terms of > where certain less-used keys like backslash, the applications key, insert, > end, pgup and pgdn, if they are present are located, it is good if you > look > at a model you are considering buying first. You can always shop for it > on > the internet if you are comfortable with its keyboard layout. If you are > considering a netbook, which is an underpowered laptop, there are a couple > that don't have dedicated function keys. > > Second, consider the size of the laptop display. Those with 13 inch > displays are lighter to carry around. Those with 17-inch displays often > have a full keyboard including separate numpad. > > Third, if you look around on the internet, you can find laptops with Vista > or probably even XP Professional. But, if your choice is between Vista > and > Windows 7, go with Win 7. It is more efficient, more responsive, and just > a > better operating system than Vista. > > Fourth, MsOffice 2003 will work with Windows 7 computers. You don't have > to > upgrade to Office 2007 unless the school requires it. > > Steve > Lansing, MI > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jean Menzies" <[email protected]> > To: "Jaws Users List" <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 5:10 PM > Subject: [JAWS-Users] laptops and OS > > >> Hello all, >> >> I don't have time to read many messages, so apologize if this has been >> covered or is of common knowledge. >> >> I am in the market for a laptop computer. I've never owned a laptop and >> don't know what to look for or avoid as a blind user. I will have to >> upgrade Jaws as I'm back on version 8. I'm thinking that most laptops now >> are sold with Windows 2007 operating system. How does Jaws work with >> that? >> Of course, it would be whatever current version Jaws is at, version 11 I >> think. Also, I would then have to make the leap to Office 2007 from >> Office >> 2003. I may have to use Office 2007 including PowerPoint, Excel, IE, and >> Word in school next fall. I'll know that for sure later this week, but I >> would expect that they will not be using my favourite 2003 stuff. >> >> Anyway, any pointers on upgrading would be appreciated. >> >> Thanks. >> >> Jean >> >> "Hear no evil speak no evil and you'll never be invited to a party." >> --Oscar Wilde >> >> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus > signature > database 4980 (20100328) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4983 (20100329) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
