I use it for both. I also use a windows computer. I have different uses for them at work.
Margaret Sent from my iPhone > On 7 Jul 2015, at 11:51 pm, Chris Smart <csma...@cogeco.ca> wrote: > > Margaret, are you using the Mac at home or in a work setting? > > At 12:43 AM 7/7/2015, you wrote: >> I agree with what you are saying. I also have both a Mac and a Windows >> laptop. I use both for different reasons. It is hard at first when you start >> learning how to use a Mac. You need patience and perseverance. It is >> worthwhile once you can use the Mac. >> >> Margaret >> >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [ mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >> Of Mary Otten >> Sent: Tuesday, 7 July 2015 1:04 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: Questions about transition from windows to a mac >> >> I have a Mac, and I have an old windows XP PC. I still use the PC, because >> there are things I can't do it all or can't do efficiently with a Mac. Among >> those are braille embossing and scanning of books. There is a substantial >> learning curve with learning the new Mac. So, I think it is good advice to >> look at your usage and why you want to change. Simply saying that a Mac >> gives you accessibility out of the box does not cover the whole story. Max >> are generally considerably more expensive than an equivalent Windows >> machine. And there are pluses and minuses to depending on Apple for your >> screen reading needs. If they break something with voiceover, you may wait a >> long time to get it fixed, because your requirements are mixed in with the >> general population's requirements. And we are a small minority. Yes, >> compared to everyone else, Apple as a mainstream company has done way more >> for accessibility. Mac might be the way to go. But it is not, at least in my >> opinion, a slamdunk. >> Mary >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Jul 6, 2015, at 7:54 PM, David Chittenden <dchitten...@gmail.com> wrote: >> The mac gives you accessibility out-of-the-box, updates to VoiceOver with >> every upgrade, no charge for the updates, AppleScript for scripting apps and >> access across the mac environment including VoiceOver, and a company which >> continually proves focus on accessibility. >> >> David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA >> Email: dchitten...@gmail.com >> Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On 7 Jul 2015, at 12:26, Larry Lumpkin <llump...@austin.rr.com > wrote: >> I would evaluate very carefully why you wish to change to a mack. What does >> a mack give you that you’re not getting with a windows PC. >> >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [ mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >> Of Mary Otten >> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2015 9:11 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: Questions about transition from windows to a mac >> >> If you run Windows on your Mac, you can use open book. However, you cannot >> use it on the Mac OS, as there is no open book for the Mac. >> Mery >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Jul 6, 2015, at 6:05 PM, Shaf <shafpa...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Not very, and see FS website >> On 7/7/2015 1:51 AM, Marie Lyons wrote: >> How complicated is it to transfer files? Can you use open book on a mac? >> >> Marie >> Fixed income, hell mine is broken Sent from my iPhone >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. >> All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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