Thread Subject: Re: "closed software"

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From: James Elekes
Date: Fri, Feb 23 2007 9:50 AM

Thanks for the clarification. From the initial post, as a blind
individual using GW Micro Window Eyes, my perception was somewhat different.

Jim

At 09:44 AM 2/23/2007, you wrote:
><quote>I think you are talking about speech and are using a product
>name. JAWS is one type of speech. Folks that use say Window Eyes
>would not necessarily have the skills to use JAWS. One must learn
>the program. I feel that if a specific speech product were "built
>in" that there would end up being the same issues that Microsoft had
>regarding the monopoly issue. </quote>
>
>Actually, I am talking about a specific situation where the JAWS for
>Windows screen reader was being used. A 4 key keypad was used and
>no knowledge of a particular screen reader was needed as there were
>only commands to move forward, backward, activate an item, or get help.
>
>Jonathan
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