[gui-talk] Seeking Guidance On MSIE8

[Steve Jacobson]

I don't think I would upgrade to MSIE 8 unless you use a web site that requires it.  I used IE 7 and then IE 8 and did 
not notice much difference in accessibility, but I have had more hangs with IE 8.  IE 8 is very good at crashing without 
bringing one's entire system down, though, so if you are having crashes with IE 7 that require you to reboot, you might 
want IE 8.  I would definitely hold off on going to IE 9, though.  For IE 9 to work you will definitely need to upgrade to 
your latest screen reader version, and how pages are displayed has changed completely so there are still some rough 
spots with and without screen readers.  Some will recommend it, though, because it is said to be faster.  However, if 
you are using JFW 8 or 9 or even 10, I don't think IE 9 will work at all.

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson

On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 11:22 PM, Rob Tabor <rob.tabor at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

>> Good evening all.
>>
>>
>>
>> I have been using MSIE7 for quite some time, even on my new-to-me Asus 644
>> bit laptop running Windows 7. However, I regularly get popup prompts to
>> upgrade to MSIE-8 which I am reluctant to do as some have reported screen
>> reader interface problems with JAWS, and I have personally experienced this
>> problem when I last attempted it with JFW 9. I would like to hear any
>> observations you might have to offer as to the interface between IE-8 and
>> JAWS 12. Thanks to all in advance.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Rob Tabor & White Cane Ra£l Junior
>>
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