It amazes me that people go crazy when they think that they can get something valuable for free. I believe that we all have had that experience. I had an old aunt who lived in Washington DC. She had a saying which turned up from time to time. My aunt died in 1968 but the validity of this still holds true even now.
"If they're giving it away for free, it's probably just as easy for them to throw it away." As visually impaired people, we have always had trouble getting the supporting software we need. Jaws is the best screen reader in my opinion but you pay for what you get. NVDA was developed as a working alternative and it happens to be free. Unfortunately, free software can often be very disappointing. If you are a Jaws user and you try NVDA, the experience is like taking a cold shower. Does it work? Yes it does. But what a difference! I believe that we have enough to deal with as blind people and more "free" software should be designed to make our lives a bit easier. Is the free scanner as easy as Open Book? No way! But when you think of the alternative, it's "better than nothing". The judge has spoken. Take care, everyone. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE PERSONAL E-MAIL: [email protected] --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
