Exactly Eric, no need to throw out all the concepts with the keystrokes. lol Enjoy Raul
Garth www.iblindtech.com/ Search for iBlindTech in iTunes or your favourite pod catcher to subscribe to the iBlindTech Democast. Send email to [email protected] Follow me on twitter @iBlindTech or @iBlindTechDemo for just the podcast info. On 07/04/2013, at 9:42 AM, erik burggraaf <[email protected]> wrote: > I've always thought that was a bit of a dumb adage about not thinking of mac > os and expecting it to be like windows. I mean, if you can't use a computer > unless insert T reads the title bar and control option f1 just won't do, > you're head's probably not in the right place for learning a new operating > system/screen reader. If you are OK with insert T, control shift T, control > option f1, or whatever it is in orka, because you know you want to read the > title bar and that's the key that reads the title bar in the environment > you're using, you'll be fine. > > If you understand what cut, copy, paste and undo are, then I don't see the > problem with thinking of them the same way in windows as in dos or linux or > mac OS. So it's command z, x, c, and V, not control all of the above and if > you're comfortable with the semantics, then I don't see why you shouldn't > carry the concept across. > > I take different approaches depending on my audience. Some people need to be > kicked ruthlessly in the pants to break them out of the habit of pressing > insert T for the title bar and wining when they don't have an insert key. > other people can't use any synth other than elloquence and won't touch a new > platform unless they can have it speaking to them with reid at 166 wpm. > Insert epithet here. > > I honestly think you're probably flexible enough raul, that you don't need to > throw out the knowledge and experience of 20 plus years or whatever it is > just so you don't try to treat mac os like windows. > > Enjoy your new mac. I think you'll be very happy. > > Best, > > Erik Burggraaf > Follow my series of articles about setting up a small business through the > ontario disability support program at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/blog > Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 > or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com > > On 2013-04-06, at 7:13 PM, "Raul A. Gallegos" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hello. I hope this day finds you well. Starting on Monday, April 8 I will >> join the MacWorld. I figure I have been an iOS user for about three years so >> now it is time to start using a Mac. My first machine is a MacBook Pro 13 >> inch with 250 gig hard drive. I believe it is a mid or late 2010 model. I >> cannot remember exactly what it is, however it does run Mountain lion and it >> will give me a chance to get my feet wet without spending two or $3000 >> upfront. It looks like I have some guides to read, however I do not suspect >> it will be all that difficult. I like learning new things and like the >> challenge of new operating systems. I know DOS, Linux, and windows very >> well. So I suspect learning the Mac operating system will not be too >> terrible. I already know about some of the things to watch out for. For >> example I should not think of Mac OS like windows. Instead I will think of >> Mac OS like Mac OS. I believe that thinking of an operating system in terms >> of its own ways and itself will be the best way. This message has nothing >> useful really in it other than me bragging. >> >> Take care all. >> >> --- >> Sent from Raul's iPhone - (832) 554-7285. 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