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Re: Jaws and Window Eyes info needed

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From: Geof Collis
Date: Nov 13, 2009 12:05PM

Shame they didnt' encourage hiring screen reader users to do what you
want, must be some available out there somewhere who could use a job. :O)

cheers

Geof

At 12:06 PM 11/13/2009, you wrote:
>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
>