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Re: Preferred OS for screen readers

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From: Mark Rew
Date: Sep 4, 2002 7:35AM

Yes, the Operating system makes a huge difference in screen readers. Products
such as Jaws and Windows eyes are written for the Windows os. Jaws usage the
MSAA api.

The operating system Linux will use a speech solution such as emacs or
SpeakUp. SpeakUp is a modification to the Linux Kernel of the Operating
System.

Some Apple OS are using another os specific package I think is called
Out-Spoken.

My question is:
Does purchasing a Screen Reader serve your purpose. Consider getting a review
team outside of your organization to review your products for all
accessibility. And, of course, use the standards such as the W3C and Section
508.


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From: "Ruth Stillman" < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
To: < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 10:07 AM
Subject: Preferred OS for screen readers


> My company is looking to purchase JAWS so that we can do more extensive
> testing of sites that we create. Does the operating system make any
difference
> when it comes to screen readers?
>
> Thanks!
> Ruth Stillman
> Senior User Experience Designer
> Molecular, Inc.
> http://www.molecular.com
>
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