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Re: screen reader open source?

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From: Alastair Campbell
Date: Nov 22, 2006 9:00AM

Cheryl D Wise wrote:
> You have somewhat better luck with Apple since the European Commission
> doesn't seem to see any problem with Apple adding features to the OS.

You also have to consider that OSX was available for several years
without any 3rd party stepping in to produce a screen reader. MS and
Apple aren't in the same position for several reasons.

> Note: I own both Windows and Apple computers so don't think
> I'm OS bashing here.

Me to. Unfortunately, although I prefer OSX I have to use Windows more.

Kind regards,

-Alastair

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