Steve, I don't think anyone is attempting to criticize you or to call into
question anyone's dedication when it comes to the work that you put into
scripts. I think that part of the dilemma may be that there are some people
here who simply don't know where the problem lives. Too often for my liking
the answer seems to be to request that the purchaser of the program put in
more of their own time in order to diagnose the problem and sometimes that
just isn't practical. I've always believed that was what beta cycles were
about. And, speaking just for me, I can't conduct business using a screen
reader that might turn renegade on me because I've chosen to load a given
script. To me, and speaking strictly for me, that turns Window-Eyes into a
beta. Rock solid unless you happen to load the wrong script. Does that
really reflect a rock solid philosophy?
So, do I have any suggestions? Sure I do. They may be far from perfect, but
they might be worthy of a look. How about this one? Would it be possible for
scripts to be tested by a group of willing and interested volunteers before
they are released for general consumption? Certainly Window-Eyes itself goes
through that process as does most software. So, why not scripts?
I guess this would be an unpopular choice for those who want to latch onto
the latest and greatest yesterday if not sooner, but what I need is a screen
reader that can be depended upon to be ready to perform on a daily basis
with a minimum of issues. The $300 charge for an SMA entitles me to that
quality level and nothing less.
Right now, I, personally, speaking strictly for me, see too many scripts
that cause issues in all of my machines. Not just the odd rebel PC. That,
Steve, is why I am likely to load fewer rather than more scripts onto any of
my systems. I simply believe that there must be a minimum standard and that
it must be observed universally before any script can be released to the
public. If that means fewer but more reliable scripts, I'm ok with that. And
please don't tell me that the current system works for everyone else. I've
seen too many concerns expressed here to buy into that theory. Why not fine
tune the acceptance of scripts prior to public release, so that more of us
can join in on the applause for this
version of Window-eyes?
Larry
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Stephen Clower" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "gw-info-gwmicro.com" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 3:05 PM
Subject: Re: Scripts, a Mixed blessing?
Stephen Clark wrote:
Same here. I just uninstall all the scripts and everythings fine. With
scripts running I find that WE is extremely unstable which is very
unfortunate. You're not the only one. IMHO, scripts are a joke and add
nothing but instability to an otherwise stable product.
It is unfortunate you believe this to be true. Admittedly, the scripting
engine, if not used correctly, can cause Window-Eyes to act strangely or
crash altogether. However, I and other script developers do what we can to
address all reported issues to ensure our addons work as seemlessly as
possible. If we knew which scripts you had tried to run along with their
version numbers, it would be easier for all interested parties to get to
the bottom of your instability problem.
I have found a few scripts that can cause problems, and I removed them
from now. However, I have 24 loaded into memory that don't slow
Window-Eyes down one bit. This includes the latest copies of the GW Micro
factory scripts and other utilities I've found to be useful.
Bottom line: the more info you provide, the easier it will be to solve the
problem.
Best regards,
Steve
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