I think that the biggest difference you'll have is a slight learning curve using VoiceOver as opposed to Jaws or other Windows screenreaders. I myself, am not the one to ask, but do invite others with hands on both sides to give you more details. As for compatibility with things like blackboard and Word, again, I'm not sure, as I worked in Electronic publishing in school, and most of our machines were macs, and I'm more of a Zoom user than a VO user, except when my eyes fatigue. If you're going into programming or networking, I feel the mac is a nice choice because you have BSD Unix built right in, and if need be, can work directly from the terminal.
On Nov 1, 2011, at 7:05 PM, Jennifer Perdue wrote: > Hi, > > I can't answer most of your questions as I am a novice at the mac myself, but > I will tell you that you will like it once you get the hang of it. > > The only thing I really know how to do is some e-mail and some safari stuff. > I wish you the best and I hope you like it as much as I do. > > Jenny and my goofy guide Brooks > On Nov 1, 2011, at 5:34 PM, Jasmine Kotsay wrote: > >> Hi, >> Well, I'm going to college, and I would need to do a lot of wordprocessing >> on my computer. I want a computer that will last long and not get viruses. >> I don't mind the learning curve, because I love a challenge. I just need a >> computer that will do at least most of what Windows can do. I'm not >> familiar with how Macs work. I've had a few minutes to try OfoiceOver, but >> it was the little thing on the computer that shows you how to use voice over. >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Teresa Cochran <[email protected] >> To: [email protected] >> Date sent: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 15:26:39 -0700 >> Subject: Re: Hello >> >> Hi, Jasmine, >> >> Welcome to the list. Well, your question opens a huge can of worms. Where >> do you want to start? What do you want to do with your computer. If you're >> used to using Windows, are there applications that you simply need to use in >> Windows? Keep in mind that you can use Windows on a Mac with some frequency >> once you set it up. The Mac is extremely accessible, but also extremely >> different from Windows, and involves quite a learning curve. If you're up >> for an adventure in learning a new screen-reader and operating system, then >> you'll have fun switching. I pretty much jumped right in, with the help of >> a book, from OReilly media, Switching to the Mac. >> >> Take care, >> Teresa >> >> "Slow down; you'll get there faster." >> >> On Nov 1, 2011, at 3:06 PM, Jasmine Kotsay wrote: >> >> Dear Listers, >> >> My name is Jasmine, and I am extremely new to the list. >> I was wondering if anyone could please tell me what differences they find in >> the Mac computers vs Windows computers? I'm trying to figure out which type >> of computer I would like to get next. >> Any help would be greatly appreciated! >> >> Sincerely, >> Jasmine >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > Egun On, Lagunak! (Basque for G'day, Mates) Louie P. "Pete" Nalda http://www.myspace.com/musikonalda http://www.facebook.com/lpnalda http://www.linkedin.com/in/lpnalda Twitter @lpnalda -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
