On Oct 16, 2024, at 10:06?AM, Brian Hartgen via groups.io <brian@...> wrote:

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Hi to all

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We are at the time of year when a new JAWS version is almost upon us.

I would say it is about two weeks away at this point.

For anyone thinking of upgrading to the new JAWS 2025, I would please like you to read what I have to say very carefully.

This will help you plan your access to it via J-Say moving forward.

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We are on target to release a version of J-Say for JAWS 2025 at the start of November. Please do not try to use your existing J-Say 22 with JAWS 2025, tempting though it may be. It will not work.

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Due to various productivity concerns I have had about JAWS 2025, I have not been able to give it the extreme care and attention I would have done in the past. Of course it has been tested particularly with J-Say, but it hasn't been as rigorously tested as in previous years.

We are I think over that point now and I will continue to work on it up until release time.

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If you are eligible to receive a J-Say upgrade, you will receive it at the start of November, just after the official release of JAWS 2025.

But, particularly if you are completely reliant upon using J-Say, I would not be inclined at this point to rush straight into upgrading. I really wouldn't.

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Of course everything will be ready for you if you do want it, but, be cautious.

Particularly for people who need help installing the products, I think we should just take this one a little slower this time.

I am on holiday from 11 to 18 November, and in many cases, I am the one who would need to do that install if it was required, so that is something to bare in mind.

But in all honesty, my advice is to let things settle awhile before proceeding.

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Further, while there are undoubtedly some bug fixes in this new JAWS release, I cannot say there is anything compelling to upgrade for. Picture Smart was one of the most innovative JAWS features in years. But you already have access to that.

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In summary, you will want to upgrade JAWS and J-Say at some point in the near future. But if you are reliant upon this software because you have no other means of working with the computer, I would say perhaps now is not the time to do it.

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I apologise for the length of this message but I think you need to be very aware of how things are working out.

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Brian Hartgen

Hartgen Consultancy.

Our usual opening Hours are 9 AM to 5 PM UK time, Monday to Friday.

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Telephone (in the UK) 02921-051325.

Telephone (in the United States of America) 239-256-7779.

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Hi to all

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We are at the time of year when a new JAWS version is almost upon us.

I would say it is about two weeks away at this point.

For anyone thinking of upgrading to the new JAWS 2025, I would please like you to read what I have to say very carefully.

This will help you plan your access to it via J-Say moving forward.

?

We are on target to release a version of J-Say for JAWS 2025 at the start of November. Please do not try to use your existing J-Say 22 with JAWS 2025, tempting though it may be. It will not work.

?

Due to various productivity concerns I have had about JAWS 2025, I have not been able to give it the extreme care and attention I would have done in the past. Of course it has been tested particularly with J-Say, but it hasn't been as rigorously tested as in previous years.

We are I think over that point now and I will continue to work on it up until release time.

?

If you are eligible to receive a J-Say upgrade, you will receive it at the start of November, just after the official release of JAWS 2025.

But, particularly if you are completely reliant upon using J-Say, I would not be inclined at this point to rush straight into upgrading. I really wouldn't.

?

Of course everything will be ready for you if you do want it, but, be cautious.

Particularly for people who need help installing the products, I think we should just take this one a little slower this time.

I am on holiday from 11 to 18 November, and in many cases, I am the one who would need to do that install if it was required, so that is something to bare in mind.

But in all honesty, my advice is to let things settle awhile before proceeding.

?

Further, while there are undoubtedly some bug fixes in this new JAWS release, I cannot say there is anything compelling to upgrade for. Picture Smart was one of the most innovative JAWS features in years. But you already have access to that.

?

In summary, you will want to upgrade JAWS and J-Say at some point in the near future. But if you are reliant upon this software because you have no other means of working with the computer, I would say perhaps now is not the time to do it.

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I apologise for the length of this message but I think you need to be very aware of how things are working out.

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Brian Hartgen

Hartgen Consultancy.

Our usual opening Hours are 9 AM to 5 PM UK time, Monday to Friday.

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Telephone (in the UK) 02921-051325.

Telephone (in the United States of America) 239-256-7779.

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