Thanks Steve. I think there's a consensus here. Kristina
-----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Steve Sent: January-15-13 1:22 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 14 and the Windows 8 dilemma Well, there is a steeper learning curve for Win 8 than Win 7. There's a fair amount of specialized software that hasn't been updated to work with Win 8 yet. Windows 7 is supported through 2020, and I suspect with the lukewarm reception Win 8 is getting so far, Microsoft might end up extending support for Win 7 beyond that date just as it did sevdral times with Xp. You might have to do more looking on-line, but there is still a substantial selection of Win 7 machines, if that's the way you choose to go. There are some nice things about Windows 8, like the quicker boot-up times and improved backup/restore options. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kristina Kolley" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 1:24 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 14 and the Windows 8 dilemma > Hi all, > > > > My current laptop (running JAWS 11 and Vista) is going to crash any day > now, > so I am looking to purchase a new laptop as soon as possible. I have > spoken > to several people regarding the pros and cons of Windows 8, and as to > whether sticking with Windows 7 would be a wiser decision. Another factor > to > consider is that, while Windows 7 is still readily available, my selection > of Windows 8 laptop options would be somewhat broader. > > > > I would appreciate hearing from those of you who have been using Windows 8 > on a regular basis both successfully or unsuccessfully, and whether either > 7 > or 8 seems to provide the JAWS user with greater advantages other than 7 > being within our comfort zone. I do expect, within reason, that 8 would > involve a significant learning curve, but if some tasks are outright > impossible to perform (reading specific screens, navigation issues, etc.), > please share these as well, as too much ongoing frustration might make me > think twice about the switch. > > > > Many thanks in advance, > > > > Kristina > > 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/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
