On 28 Dec 2015, at 19:27, Jamie <jamdim@comcast.net> wrote:

Hi, everyone,
I’ve heard a lot of good things about windows ten, but I’ve also heard that the accessibility leaves a lot to be desired. What is everyone’s opinions, should I upgrade now, or wait until later. And if I do upgrade now, are there things I need to know right away to begin using windows ten? If I do wait until later, might anyone have a suggestion as to how long to wait.
Or am I being too cautious about this whole thing? Thank you for all responses. I really appreciate it very much.
Jamie

On Dec 28, 2015, at 1:37 PM, Christopher Hallsworth <challsworth2@icloud.com> wrote:

Up to you. Accessibility is good under Windows 10. I would not wait too long, or you will have to pay for the upgrade rather than get it free. The offer expires next July 29.

On 28 Dec 2015, at 19:27, Jamie <jamdim@comcast.net> wrote:

Hi, everyone,
I’ve heard a lot of good things about windows ten, but I’ve also heard that the accessibility leaves a lot to be desired. What is everyone’s opinions, should I upgrade now, or wait until later. And if I do upgrade now, are there things I need to know right away to begin using windows ten? If I do wait until later, might anyone have a suggestion as to how long to wait.
Or am I being too cautious about this whole thing? Thank you for all responses. I really appreciate it very much.
Jamie

IIf you are running Windows 8 or 8.1, upgrade right away. If you are running Windows 7, it will be ok to wait till March. I just bought a new laptop with Windows 10 and I am loving it.

On Dec 28, 2015, at 1:37 PM, Christopher Hallsworth
<challsworth2@icloud.com> wrote:

Up to you. Accessibility is good under Windows 10. I would not wait too
long, or you will have to pay for the upgrade rather than get it free. The
offer expires next July 29.

On 28 Dec 2015, at 19:27, Jamie <jamdim@comcast.net> wrote:

Hi, everyone,
I’ve heard a lot of good things about windows ten, but I’ve also heard
that the accessibility leaves a lot to be desired. What is everyone’s
opinions, should I upgrade now, or wait until later. And if I do upgrade
now, are there things I need to know right away to begin using windows
ten? If I do wait until later, might anyone have a suggestion as to how
long to wait.
Or am I being too cautious about this whole thing? Thank you for all
responses. I really appreciate it very much.
Jamie

IIf you are running Windows 8 or 8.1, upgrade right away. If you are
running Windows 7, it will be ok to wait till March. I just bought a new
laptop with Windows 10 and I am loving it.

At the bottom. This is why I encourage members to post their replies at the
top. Bottom posting only confuses other members and forces everyone to work
harder.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pamela Dominguez" <geodom@optonline.net>
To: <TechTalk@groups.io>
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 4:01 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Nervous about upgrading to windows ten


All right; where is your message? Pam.

-----Original Message-----
From: Allen West
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 2:50 PM
To: TechTalk@groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Nervous about upgrading to windows ten



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On Dec 28, 2015, at 1:37 PM, Christopher Hallsworth
<challsworth2@icloud.com> wrote:

Up to you. Accessibility is good under Windows 10. I would not wait too
long, or you will have to pay for the upgrade rather than get it free. The
offer expires next July 29.

On 28 Dec 2015, at 19:27, Jamie <jamdim@comcast.net> wrote:

Hi, everyone,
I've heard a lot of good things about windows ten, but I've also heard
that the accessibility leaves a lot to be desired. What is everyone's
opinions, should I upgrade now, or wait until later. And if I do upgrade
now, are there things I need to know right away to begin using windows
ten? If I do wait until later, might anyone have a suggestion as to how
long to wait.
Or am I being too cautious about this whole thing? Thank you for all
responses. I really appreciate it very much.
Jamie

IIf you are running Windows 8 or 8.1, upgrade right away. If you are
running Windows 7, it will be ok to wait till March. I just bought a new
laptop with Windows 10 and I am loving it.

Allen





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On Dec 28, 2015, at 1:37 PM, Christopher Hallsworth <challsworth2@icloud.com> wrote:

Up to you. Accessibility is good under Windows 10. I would not wait too long, or you will have to pay for the upgrade rather than get it free. The offer expires next July 29.

On 28 Dec 2015, at 19:27, Jamie <jamdim@comcast.net> wrote:

Hi, everyone,
I’ve heard a lot of good things about windows ten, but I’ve also heard that the accessibility leaves a lot to be desired. What is everyone’s opinions, should I upgrade now, or wait until later. And if I do upgrade now, are there things I need to know right away to begin using windows ten? If I do wait until later, might anyone have a suggestion as to how long to wait.
Or am I being too cautious about this whole thing? Thank you for all responses. I really appreciate it very much.
Jamie

IIf you are running Windows 8 or 8.1, upgrade right away. If you are running Windows 7, it will be ok to wait till March. I just bought a new laptop with Windows 10 and I am loving it.

Hi, everyone,
I’ve heard a lot of good things about windows ten, but I’ve also heard that the accessibility leaves a lot to be desired. What is everyone’s opinions, should I upgrade now, or wait until later. And if I do upgrade now, are there things I need to know right away to begin using windows ten? If I do wait until later, might anyone have a suggestion as to how long to wait.
Or am I being too cautious about this whole thing? Thank you for all responses. I really appreciate it very much.
Jamie

Hi Jamie,

Windows 10 is largely as accessible as previous versions. The main issues
are:

- The browser: Microsoft are pushing "Edge" as the new browser and so far
it's pretty inaccessible. They still include Internet Explorer, however
you need to choose it manually or set it as your default (and several
Windows updates have reinstated Edge as the default browser which is
really annoying).

- The Store: This is designed as Microsoft's central repository of apps
and programs - much like Linux has had for years and Android and iOS have
as well - sadly the store and most of the apps on it aren't overly
accessible at this stage either, but you can definitely just ignore them
and keep using the traditional programs you've been using.

The start menu works well though obviously has been redesigned from what
you've used previously. The taskbar, desktop, system tray and many other
features work much as previously. The system tray now includes an "Action
Center" which you can get to by pressing WINDOWS+A which has all your
notifications together so that's handy.

If upgrading be sure and check that the programs you use work with Windows
10 - most recent things should be fine, but if using adaptive technology
for instance, make sure you have a version that will work - annoying to
take advantage of the free upgrade but then find you need to shell out a
couple hundred on a Jaws upgrade!

I listed the various AT versions needed here:
https://22point.wordpress.com/#Windows

I've also got a book with lots of good info on upgrading and making the
most of Windows 10: http://www.22point.com.au/publications.html

Finally, in terms of times - the free upgrade offer from Microsoft is only
valid until the end of July 2016, so make sure you upgrade before then if
you plan to. Note that you don't have to - if you are using Windows 10
and quite happy to stay with it, then you can do that and it will continue
to be supported until 2020, with Windows 8 support ending a couple of
years after that.

Kind regards

Quentin.

--
22 Point

Web: http://www.22point.com.au
Check out our "Making Windows 10 Easy" eBooks and award winning app,
RapiTap!

On 29/12/2015 6:27 AM, Jamie wrote:

Hi, everyone,
I’ve heard a lot of good things about windows ten, but I’ve also heard
that the accessibility leaves a lot to be desired. What is everyone’s
opinions, should I upgrade now, or wait until later. And if I do upgrade
now, are there things I need to know right away to begin using windows
ten? If I do wait until later, might anyone have a suggestion as to how
long to wait.
Or am I being too cautious about this whole thing? Thank you for all
responses. I really appreciate it very much.
Jamie

Also, while I hate to play devil's advocate, it is worth noting the privacy
concerns that exist with Windows 10 and what can be done to help alleviate
them. See the following article.
https://fix10.isleaked.com/
----- Original Message -----
From: "Quentin Christensen" <quentin.christensen@gmail.com>
To: <TechTalk@groups.io>
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 6:09 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Nervous about upgrading to windows ten

Hi Jamie,

Windows 10 is largely as accessible as previous versions. The main issues
are:

- The browser: Microsoft are pushing "Edge" as the new browser and so far
it's pretty inaccessible. They still include Internet Explorer, however
you need to choose it manually or set it as your default (and several
Windows updates have reinstated Edge as the default browser which is
really annoying).

- The Store: This is designed as Microsoft's central repository of apps
and programs - much like Linux has had for years and Android and iOS have
as well - sadly the store and most of the apps on it aren't overly
accessible at this stage either, but you can definitely just ignore them
and keep using the traditional programs you've been using.

The start menu works well though obviously has been redesigned from what
you've used previously. The taskbar, desktop, system tray and many other
features work much as previously. The system tray now includes an "Action
Center" which you can get to by pressing WINDOWS+A which has all your
notifications together so that's handy.

If upgrading be sure and check that the programs you use work with Windows
10 - most recent things should be fine, but if using adaptive technology
for instance, make sure you have a version that will work - annoying to
take advantage of the free upgrade but then find you need to shell out a
couple hundred on a Jaws upgrade!

I listed the various AT versions needed here:
https://22point.wordpress.com/#Windows

I've also got a book with lots of good info on upgrading and making the
most of Windows 10: http://www.22point.com.au/publications.html

Finally, in terms of times - the free upgrade offer from Microsoft is only
valid until the end of July 2016, so make sure you upgrade before then if
you plan to. Note that you don't have to - if you are using Windows 10
and quite happy to stay with it, then you can do that and it will continue
to be supported until 2020, with Windows 8 support ending a couple of
years after that.

Kind regards

Quentin.

--
22 Point

Web: http://www.22point.com.au
Check out our "Making Windows 10 Easy" eBooks and award winning app,
RapiTap!

On 29/12/2015 6:27 AM, Jamie wrote:

Hi, everyone,
I’ve heard a lot of good things about windows ten, but I’ve also heard
that the accessibility leaves a lot to be desired. What is everyone’s
opinions, should I upgrade now, or wait until later. And if I do upgrade
now, are there things I need to know right away to begin using windows
ten? If I do wait until later, might anyone have a suggestion as to how
long to wait.
Or am I being too cautious about this whole thing? Thank you for all
responses. I really appreciate it very much.
Jamie

----- Original Message -----

From: Jamie

To: TechTalk@groups.io

Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2015 12:28 PM

Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Nervous about upgrading to windows ten

Why would it be better to upgrade to windows ten if I have windows eight? That is what I currently have is windows eight.

Also, won’t microsoft make you update to windows ten in January?

And thanks to everyone for all the helpful and kind responses.

Jamie

 

 

From: Matt

Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 5:39 PM

To: TechTalk@groups.io

Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Nervous about upgrading to windows ten

 

Well, you have a year from the time it came out to do it. So still have plenty of time. That is to get it free.

Now I personally think if you are running W8 version then it is a no brainer to update.

Now if you are running W7 I would say it is a choice but like I say there is no big hurry as of now.

I also think if you want to go ahead and play around with it is to do a dual boot and have both W7 and W10 your PC.

I would not dual boot with W8 I would just upgrade to w10 myself! JMT!

 

 

Matt.from.florida@...

 

From: Jamie [mailto:jamdim@...]
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 2:27 PM
To: TechTalk@groups.io
Subject: [TechTalk] Nervous about upgrading to windows ten

 

Hi, everyone,

I’ve heard a lot of good things about windows ten, but I’ve also heard that the accessibility leaves a lot to be desired. What is everyone’s opinions, should I upgrade now, or wait until later. And if I do upgrade now, are there things I need to know right away to begin using windows ten? If I do wait until later, might anyone have a suggestion as to how long to wait.

Or am I being too cautious about this whole thing? Thank you for all responses. I really appreciate it very much.

Jamie

 

Why would it be better to upgrade to windows ten if I have windows eight? That is what I currently have is windows eight.
Also, won’t microsoft make you update to windows ten in January?
And thanks to everyone for all the helpful and kind responses.
Jamie


From: <mailto:matt.from.florida@gmail.com>Matt
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 5:39 PM
To: <mailto:TechTalk@groups.io>TechTalk@groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Nervous about upgrading to windows ten

Well, you have a year from the time it came out to do it. So still have plenty of time. That is to get it free.
Now I personally think if you are running W8 version then it is a no brainer to update.
Now if you are running W7 I would say it is a choice but like I say there is no big hurry as of now.
I also think if you want to go ahead and play around with it is to do a dual boot and have both W7 and W10 your PC.
I would not dual boot with W8 I would just upgrade to w10 myself! JMT!


<mailto:Matt.from.florida@gmail.com>Matt.from.florida@gmail.com

From: Jamie [mailto:jamdim@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 2:27 PM
To: TechTalk@groups.io
Subject: [TechTalk] Nervous about upgrading to windows ten

Hi, everyone,
I’ve heard a lot of good things about windows ten, but I’ve also heard that the accessibility leaves a lot to be desired. What is everyone’s opinions, should I upgrade now, or wait until later. And if I do upgrade now, are there things I need to know right away to begin using windows ten? If I do wait until later, might anyone have a suggestion as to how long to wait.
Or am I being too cautious about this whole thing? Thank you for all responses. I really appreciate it very much.
Jamie

Why would it be better to upgrade to windows ten if I have windows eight?
That is what I currently have is windows eight.
Also, wonâ?Tt microsoft make you update to windows ten in January?
And thanks to everyone for all the helpful and kind responses.
Jamie


From: <mailto:matt.from.florida@gmail.com>Matt
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 5:39 PM
To: <mailto:TechTalk@groups.io>TechTalk@groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Nervous about upgrading to windows ten

Well, you have a year from the time it came out to do it. So still have
plenty of time. That is to get it free.
Now I personally think if you are running W8 version then it is a no
brainer to update.
Now if you are running W7 I would say it is a choice but like I say there
is no big hurry as of now.
I also think if you want to go ahead and play around with it is to do a
dual boot and have both W7 and W10 your PC.
I would not dual boot with W8 I would just upgrade to w10 myself! JMT!


<mailto:Matt.from.florida@gmail.com>Matt.from.florida@gmail.com

From: Jamie [mailto:jamdim@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 2:27 PM
To: TechTalk@groups.io
Subject: [TechTalk] Nervous about upgrading to windows ten

Hi, everyone,
Iâ?Tve heard a lot of good things about windows ten, but Iâ?Tve also heard
that the accessibility leaves a lot to be desired. What is everyoneâ?Ts
opinions, should I upgrade now, or wait until later. And if I do upgrade
now, are there things I need to know right away to begin using windows ten?
If I do wait until later, might anyone have a suggestion as to how long to
wait.
Or am I being too cautious about this whole thing? Thank you for all
responses. I really appreciate it very much.
Jamie

Why would it be better to upgrade to windows ten if I have windows eight?
That is what I currently have is windows eight.
Also, wonâ?Tt microsoft make you update to windows ten in January?
And thanks to everyone for all the helpful and kind responses.
Jamie


From: <mailto:matt.from.florida@gmail.com>Matt
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 5:39 PM
To: <mailto:TechTalk@groups.io>TechTalk@groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Nervous about upgrading to windows ten

Well, you have a year from the time it came out to do it. So still have
plenty of time. That is to get it free.
Now I personally think if you are running W8 version then it is a no
brainer to update.
Now if you are running W7 I would say it is a choice but like I say there
is no big hurry as of now.
I also think if you want to go ahead and play around with it is to do a
dual boot and have both W7 and W10 your PC.
I would not dual boot with W8 I would just upgrade to w10 myself! JMT!


<mailto:Matt.from.florida@gmail.com>Matt.from.florida@gmail.com

From: Jamie [mailto:jamdim@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 2:27 PM
To: TechTalk@groups.io
Subject: [TechTalk] Nervous about upgrading to windows ten

Hi, everyone,
Iâ?Tve heard a lot of good things about windows ten, but Iâ?Tve also heard
that the accessibility leaves a lot to be desired. What is everyoneâ?Ts
opinions, should I upgrade now, or wait until later. And if I do upgrade
now, are there things I need to know right away to begin using windows ten?
If I do wait until later, might anyone have a suggestion as to how long to
wait.
Or am I being too cautious about this whole thing? Thank you for all
responses. I really appreciate it very much.
Jamie

Why would it be better to upgrade to windows ten if I have windows eight?
That is what I currently have is windows eight.
Also, wonâ?Tt microsoft make you update to windows ten in January?
And thanks to everyone for all the helpful and kind responses.
Jamie


From: <mailto:matt.from.florida@gmail.com>Matt
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 5:39 PM
To: <mailto:TechTalk@groups.io>TechTalk@groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Nervous about upgrading to windows ten

Well, you have a year from the time it came out to do it. So still have
plenty of time. That is to get it free.
Now I personally think if you are running W8 version then it is a no
brainer to update.
Now if you are running W7 I would say it is a choice but like I say
there is no big hurry as of now.
I also think if you want to go ahead and play around with it is to do a
dual boot and have both W7 and W10 your PC.
I would not dual boot with W8 I would just upgrade to w10 myself! JMT!


<mailto:Matt.from.florida@gmail.com>Matt.from.florida@gmail.com

From: Jamie [mailto:jamdim@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 2:27 PM
To: TechTalk@groups.io
Subject: [TechTalk] Nervous about upgrading to windows ten

Hi, everyone,
Iâ?Tve heard a lot of good things about windows ten, but Iâ?Tve also
heard that the accessibility leaves a lot to be desired. What is
everyoneâ?Ts opinions, should I upgrade now, or wait until later. And
if I do upgrade now, are there things I need to know right away to begin

If I do wait until later, might anyone have a suggestion as to how long
to wait.
Or am I being too cautious about this whole thing? Thank you for all
responses. I really appreciate it very much.
Jamie

Why would it be better to upgrade to windows ten if I have windows eight?
That is what I currently have is windows eight.
Also, wonâ?Tt microsoft make you update to windows ten in January?
And thanks to everyone for all the helpful and kind responses.
Jamie


From: <mailto:matt.from.florida@gmail.com>Matt
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 5:39 PM
To: <mailto:TechTalk@groups.io>TechTalk@groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Nervous about upgrading to windows ten

Well, you have a year from the time it came out to do it. So still have
plenty of time. That is to get it free.
Now I personally think if you are running W8 version then it is a no
brainer to update.
Now if you are running W7 I would say it is a choice but like I say
there is no big hurry as of now.
I also think if you want to go ahead and play around with it is to do a
dual boot and have both W7 and W10 your PC.
I would not dual boot with W8 I would just upgrade to w10 myself! JMT!


<mailto:Matt.from.florida@gmail.com>Matt.from.florida@gmail.com

From: Jamie [mailto:jamdim@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 2:27 PM
To: TechTalk@groups.io
Subject: [TechTalk] Nervous about upgrading to windows ten

Hi, everyone,
Iâ?Tve heard a lot of good things about windows ten, but Iâ?Tve also
heard that the accessibility leaves a lot to be desired. What is
everyoneâ?Ts opinions, should I upgrade now, or wait until later. And
if I do upgrade now, are there things I need to know right away to begin

If I do wait until later, might anyone have a suggestion as to how long
to wait.
Or am I being too cautious about this whole thing? Thank you for all
responses. I really appreciate it very much.
Jamie

Why would it be better to upgrade to windows ten if I have windows eight?
That is what I currently have is windows eight.
Also, wonâ?Tt microsoft make you update to windows ten in January?
And thanks to everyone for all the helpful and kind responses.
Jamie


From: <mailto:matt.from.florida@gmail.com>Matt
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 5:39 PM
To: <mailto:TechTalk@groups.io>TechTalk@groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Nervous about upgrading to windows ten

Well, you have a year from the time it came out to do it. So still have
plenty of time. That is to get it free.
Now I personally think if you are running W8 version then it is a no
brainer to update.
Now if you are running W7 I would say it is a choice but like I say
there is no big hurry as of now.
I also think if you want to go ahead and play around with it is to do a
dual boot and have both W7 and W10 your PC.
I would not dual boot with W8 I would just upgrade to w10 myself! JMT!


<mailto:Matt.from.florida@gmail.com>Matt.from.florida@gmail.com

From: Jamie [mailto:jamdim@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 2:27 PM
To: TechTalk@groups.io
Subject: [TechTalk] Nervous about upgrading to windows ten

Hi, everyone,
Iâ?Tve heard a lot of good things about windows ten, but Iâ?Tve also
heard that the accessibility leaves a lot to be desired. What is
everyoneâ?Ts opinions, should I upgrade now, or wait until later. And
if I do upgrade now, are there things I need to know right away to
begin

If I do wait until later, might anyone have a suggestion as to how long
to wait.
Or am I being too cautious about this whole thing? Thank you for all
responses. I really appreciate it very much.
Jamie

Why would it be better to upgrade to windows ten if I have windows eight?
That is what I currently have is windows eight.
Also, wonâ?Tt microsoft make you update to windows ten in January?
And thanks to everyone for all the helpful and kind responses.
Jamie


From: <mailto:matt.from.florida@gmail.com>Matt
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 5:39 PM
To: <mailto:TechTalk@groups.io>TechTalk@groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Nervous about upgrading to windows ten

Well, you have a year from the time it came out to do it. So still have
plenty of time. That is to get it free.
Now I personally think if you are running W8 version then it is a no
brainer to update.
Now if you are running W7 I would say it is a choice but like I say
there is no big hurry as of now.
I also think if you want to go ahead and play around with it is to do a
dual boot and have both W7 and W10 your PC.
I would not dual boot with W8 I would just upgrade to w10 myself! JMT!


<mailto:Matt.from.florida@gmail.com>Matt.from.florida@gmail.com

From: Jamie [mailto:jamdim@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 2:27 PM
To: TechTalk@groups.io
Subject: [TechTalk] Nervous about upgrading to windows ten

Hi, everyone,
Iâ?Tve heard a lot of good things about windows ten, but Iâ?Tve also
heard that the accessibility leaves a lot to be desired. What is
everyoneâ?Ts opinions, should I upgrade now, or wait until later. And
if I do upgrade now, are there things I need to know right away to
begin

If I do wait until later, might anyone have a suggestion as to how long
to wait.
Or am I being too cautious about this whole thing? Thank you for all
responses. I really appreciate it very much.
Jamie