Ya, in Windows 8.1, they no longer allow the SDK to be used which the GW Micro app depends on. Having said that, the skype program itself is quite accessible with most screen readers, so I’m not sure what purpose gw connect really has. On Aug 3, 2014, at 5:55 PM, Chris Gray at MCB <[email protected]> wrote:
> That's a real shame. I'm going to call Microsoft's support line and complain > about this. > > Chris > > --- Original message --- > Subject: [ATI] Support for GwMicro Skype Connect Ends Monday, August 4th > Date: 8/2/2014 4:08:26 AM > From: "Denny Huff" <[email protected]> > To: "Adaptive technology information and support." <[email protected]> > >> >> >> >> >> Dear fans and supporters of GWConnect. >> >> >> >> We were notified by Microsoft earlier today that support >> for SkypeKit, the >> heart of GWConnect, ended yesterday, July 31, 2014 and no >> further updates >> will be available. In addition, on Monday August 4, 2014 >> SkypeKit will stop >> working which means GWConnect will also stop working. We >> were hoping for a >> different outcome but this is beyond our control. We also >> hoped for a >> greater warning but again, we just became aware today. >> >> >> >> Everyone who purchased a 12-month license for GWConnect >> will receive a >> prorated refund. In other words, if 11 months ago you >> purchased the >> 12-month license, your refund will be much smaller than the >> person who >> purchased it today. There are no 1 month licenses that ran >> for less than 1 >> month so those are not affected. We will contact everyone >> who is receiving >> a refund as quickly as possible. >> >> >> >> We sincerely wished for a different ending but we truly >> thank all of you who >> supported this fine product. Please stay in touch with us >> as we continue to >> provide new and better products in the future. >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> ATI (Adaptive Technology Inc.) >> A special interest affiliate of the Missouri Council of the >> Blind >> http://moblind.org/membership/affiliates/adaptive_technology >> > _______________________________________________ > ATI (Adaptive Technology Inc.) > A special interest affiliate of the Missouri Council of the Blind > http://moblind.org/membership/affiliates/adaptive_technology _______________________________________________ ATI (Adaptive Technology Inc.) A special interest affiliate of the Missouri Council of the Blind http://moblind.org/membership/affiliates/adaptive_technology
