Probably the only truly free screen reader is NVDA! Whether or not one sends in a donation, anyone anywhere can download it, install it and use it to one's heart's content.
All other screen readers, whether it be Talkback or VoiceOver, incur some cost however minimal such a cost might be. These screen readers are not readily available to just about anyone to download, install and play with. It is of absolute necessity that a user MUST have in his or her possession a gadget that runs either one. The cost of ownership is built into the final price one pays for acquisition. Both Talkback and VoiceOver are packaged deals; as such, from an economic perspective, neither one is free! That aside, personally, if I can't get work done using Windows because my preferred screen reader is on the CHOPPING BLOCK, I will move over to Android! On this platform, my choices are vast and I am NOT tied to a stake. I'm not at home with proprietary stuff, I enjoy playing with various permutations! Sincerely, Olusegun Denver, Colorado --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus _______________________________________________ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/archive%40mail-archive.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com
