Hi Adrian and Everyone,
Okay, I will jump in here. People might think I am stupid, but here goes.
Adrian, I really think that you are right. I really never wanted to ask the
question about what apps are. Eventually, I found out what it all meant.
I use Windows, and I know what I talk about when I asked people about
Applications and Programs. However, in talking about (apps), I did assume it
only described stuff that is purchased from an (Apple) store.
As I began to observe and discuss, I have learned that the word (apps) is
now used for Windows Applications and Programs as well. This is a little bit
difficult to get used to for me, but I get it, I understand it, and I know,
from my background and studies in Speech Communications, that our language
is always changing.
So, there you have it. It takes courage to talk about what we know and what
we do not know, what we understand and what we do not understand, and to ask
questions out in the open. However, we are all here to help one another.
I remember when I did not know a thing about Windows, coming straight from
DOS and the Versa Braille. People helped me, and I really appreciated it.
Sometimes I do not know when to help, because I think that others are so
much more technically aware and know so much more than I do. One has to
start somewhere, and we all have to be able to respect each other for the
knowledge that we are trying to gain, and the steps we are taking to use the
technology that we have. Anyway, that is my take on the whole situation.
Blessings and All the Very Best,
Pat
----- Original Message -----
From: "Adrian Spratt via Jfw" <[email protected]>
To: "The Jaws for Windows support list." <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 11:19 PM
Subject: RE: what are apps?
It's a valid question. In the most literal sense, "app" is just shorthand
for "application." But although I can't speak for techies, in ordinary
speech people seem to have in mind an app for an Apple device. I don't
recall ever encountering a Windows person saying "app" in connection with
a Windows machine. We say "application" or "program." Maybe we windows
people just aren't hip enough. Or maybe every other Windows person is
about to take potshots at me!
-----Original Message-----
From: Jfw [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David
Hardingham via Jfw
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 6:59 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: what are apps?
Subject says it all, are appts only for apple products?
David
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