I'm with Jim on this one.
I have to acknowledge that Windows 10 has boosted the performance of my 7
year-old clunker quite nicely. That's not to say there aren't bugs with
Jaws and Windows 10, but as with previous versions of Jaws and Windows, we
have to simply make due with what we have, and find alternative ways of
doing what we want until Freedom Scientific comes around with an update that
fixes the problem.
Having said that Gerald, where are you seeing all the complaints from
current Jaws users grieving about upgrading to Windows 10. I've heard
nothing but positive remarks about Windows 10, and though some of it's
features are unwelcome, such as no say over what updates to install, or some
other things I haven't quite gotten the hang of yet, I've seen all the
positives Windows 10 has to offer.
In Gerald's favour though, I have to admit the parallels to various high
tech horror movies where computers all over the world are forced to install
a certain operating system, only to have the operating system launch nuclear
warheads, killing off half the population of the world, then using the video
screens, enslaving the rest of the population to keep it's machines running,
meanwhile, a small but dauntless band of computer users and hackers, mostly
blind because they couldn't see the video screens, use Jaws to undermine the
operating system and bringing it down.
I mean, how many horror movies have we seen like this? LOL.
Anyway, I don't think you have a right to complain about something, without
having tried the something you're complaining about Gerald, otherwise you
become one of those religious televangelists who condemn shows and movies
without actually having watched the shows or movies they're condemning.
Scorpio
-----Original Message-----
From: jim
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2015 8:15 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re:
[JAWS-Users]beware-Microsoft-plans-to-push-windows-10-on-sevenand eight
users
Hi Gerald,
You are a perfect example of Why are blind people panicking, wining,
warning, stressing out, being
anguished, and over all complaining about something they have not tried yet.
No one is forcing you to upgrade to w-10!
But some day when you upgrade, you will be glad you did.
In the mean time, all these warning so called emails are a waist of time to
read.
They do no good, they do not edify the Blind user of Jaws.
They ask, or answer, no questions.
So, again, I ask, What is your point of this kind of an email?
At least I try to help people learn a new system, instead of trying to
discourage them from trying it like you.
So, come on, can't you be positive, is your computer life with Jaws that
bad?
Jim Flusche:
Skype ID:
buckeye.jim
Join my new Windows 10 and Jaws Yahoo group at:
windows-10-and-jaws-subscr...@yahoogroups.com
Cell Phone:
614-266-4545
Consider the snow flakes
Consider the snow flakes, as they fall, bright and beautiful one and all.
Watch the snowflakes as they fall, all are different, large and small
Look at the snowflakes as they fall, they are One of God's treasures,
created for all.
Consider Him, as the blizzard blows, let Him warm your heart, and give Him
your soul.
Take a walk with Him daily in the snow, pray and meditate on Him whenever
you go.
Remember, God loves you and I, trust in His salvation before you die.
Author: Jim Flusche
GO BUCKEYES! Win another National title...
-----Original Message-----
From: Gerald Levy
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2015 6:38 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users]
beware-Microsoft-plans-to-push-windows-10-on-sevenand eight users
Is that so? Microsoft has a special, dedicated hot line just for JAWS users
of Windows 10? Please provide this number, if you don't mind. I know they
have an accessibility hot line, but I was not aware that they also have
another hot line just for JAWS users. And if Windows 10 is so wonderful,
why are so many users on other lists complaining about it and inquiring
about how to roll back to Windows 7? And if I attempt to install Windows 10
and screw up my computer in the process , MS will send a technician to my
home to fix it if I explain to them that I am blind and do not have sighted
help on hand?
Gerald
-----Original Message-----
From: jim
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2015 5:11 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users]
beware-Microsoft-plans-to-push-windows-10-on-sevenand eight users
Hi Kinson,
If you love w-7, you will love w-10.
No need to worry or to give out warnings, about Microsoft wanting people to
upgrade to w-10.
this is an advantage to all computer users of w-10.
Sense Microsoft has made w-10 universally freely available for desktops,
laptops, tablets, and phones and wireless devices of all sorts.
They can focus on making this universal w-10 operating system better for all
users.
So, everyone benefits, we the users of assistive technology, do not have to
worry about w-10 either.
Microsoft offers us the free, Microsoft support technical line, for the
users of the Jaws screen reader.
So, we get a free upgrade to w-10, and free technical assistance with w-10.
What a deal!
so, Why are blind people panicking, wining, warning, stressing out, being
anguished, and over all complaining about something they have not tried yet.
Something to talk about, I guess...
I have used it now for 3 months, and I personally love it.
I would not go back to any previous system if given the chance to.
Give it a shot, and I am sure you will like it as well.
Microsoft is here to help you if you have any issues.
They are very kind, and take their time with you solving your problem...
With the built in Narrator, screen reader, if Jaws goes down for any reason,
you can navigate and use your whole computer with Narrator, great back up
screen reader.
Jim Flusche:
Skype ID:
buckeye.jim
Join my new Windows 10 and Jaws Yahoo group at:
windows-10-and-jaws-subscr...@yahoogroups.com
Cell Phone:
614-266-4545
Consider the snow flakes
Consider the snow flakes, as they fall, bright and beautiful one and all.
Watch the snowflakes as they fall, all are different, large and small
Look at the snowflakes as they fall, they are One of God's treasures,
created for all.
Consider Him, as the blizzard blows, let Him warm your heart, and give Him
your soul.
Take a walk with Him daily in the snow, pray and meditate on Him whenever
you go.
Remember, God loves you and I, trust in His salvation before you die.
Author: Jim Flusche
GO BUCKEYES! Win another National title...
-----Original Message-----
From: Kimsan
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2015 4:33 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users]beware-microsoft-plans-to-push-windows-10-on-seven
and eight users
I was just curious as this just hit me.
So if they force us to upgrade, there is no point me purchasing a windows 7
laptop?
I don't know why I have such the huge crush on windows 7 but I was planning
on getting a back up laptop for when this hits the dust seeing as I think I
had it for 3 years now.
SuccessfulImpact.com
www.Successfulimpact.com
-----Original Message-----
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Trish
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2015 9:36 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] beware-microsoft-plans-to-push-windows-10-on-seven
and eight users
There's also another setting from what you mentioned here, in the settings
of window's update that I have unchecked, it's the one where microsoft
recommends updates and new products or something like that.
I already had my updates set to not be automatic, but the next choice down,
to be downloaded, but I choose to install or not.
I'm reconsidering to switch it to the thrid choice, which allows for
checking of updates, but nothing is downloaded until you choose to download
and install.
----- Original Message -----
From: Mario
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2015 11:23 AM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users]
beware-microsoft-plans-to-push-windows-10-on-seven and eight users
from reading the article, yeah, if you have windows updates set to
automatic and you checked the box to install recommended updates also.
On 10/31/2015 11:19 AM, anna vimini wrote:
> Does this mean that microsoft will try and down load windows 10
> automatically with out the user knowing it?
> thanks in advance
>
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