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Re: Jaws and Window Eyes info needed

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From: Jared Smith
Date: Nov 13, 2009 10:05AM

On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 9:56 AM, Randi < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
> Jared,
> Thank you for the information. I am terrified of doing anything
> Windows on my Mac.

BootCamp, Parallels, and VMWare are pretty solid and safe. They fully
isolate Windows from the Mac stuff. But I understand the general sense
of dread that comes with knowing Windows is running on a Mac.

> At least we know for sure that we want Jaws and Window Eyes, so maybe
> the demo isn't an option.

Window Eyes also has a 40-minute (or maybe 30-minute?) demonstration
mode which does not have the restrictions against evaluation. Instead,
they highly encourage evaluators and developers to use this version of
their software. They understand that developers are unlikely to
purchase the full version, but by allowing them to use the demo
version, we can then make web content more accessible to those that do
purchase Window Eyes.

The advantage of putting it on Parallels or VMWare is that you can
reboot in about 10 seconds and start over.

Jared