Jim,
That's correct. The beta copies of Window-Eyes that were created
specifically for Windows 8 cannot be upgraded to the final version of
Window-Eyes 8.0. You will need an actual Window-Eyes product disk for
Windows 8. Otherwise, you can install the upgrade file from the web to
update an existing version of 7.5 on XP, Vista, and 7 today.
Regards,
Steve
On 12/5/2012 1:20 PM, jim johnson wrote:
I have a question. When I was installing on windows xp, the read me
file says that I need a cd to install on windows 8. can you clearify
this. It almost sounds like I cannot use the upgrade on windows 8.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug Geoffray" <[email protected]>
To: "Chris Skarstad" <[email protected]>
Cc: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 12:41 PM
Subject: Re: Window-Eyes 8.0 Now Available!
Chris,
Yes, LTO users with an active SMA (which it should be if the LTO copy
is current) are able to download the upgrade as non-LTO copies with an
SMA.
All Vocalizer voices will be available in a day or two.
Doug
On 12/5/2012 12:33 PM, Chris Skarstad wrote:
Hi
Is this the same for us guys using LTO copies of window-eyes? I did
see that the russian and spanish versions of the vocalizer voices
were available but I didn't see any others. can the American and
british english voices be bought online through you guys too?
On 12/5/2012 12:12 PM, Aaron Smith wrote:
Buddy,
Yes. Current Software Maintenance Agreement owners will always
receive CDs of newly released major versions. It's one of the
advantages of owning an SMA.
Aaron
On 12/5/2012 12:07 PM, Buddy Brannan wrote:
For us SMA having people, will we get a new CD, or do we have to
order one? (I've mislaid my 7.5 CD someplace, it's probably in one
of several piles of CDs…)
--
Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
On Dec 5, 2012, at 11:51 AM, [email protected] wrote:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fort Wayne, Indiana (December 5, 2012) - GW Micro, Inc.
(www.gwmicro.com) is proud to announce the release of Window-Eyes
8.0!
The new version of Window-Eyes enables people who are blind or
visually impaired to browse the web in a whole new way with
automatic Browse mode, support for web 2.0 technologies, such as
Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA), and a new set of
intuitive hotkeys for a simplified web browsing experience. In
addition, Window-Eyes customers can now show their sighted peers
exactly where they are on a website by routing the mouse pointer
to the current web page element. Being able to route the mouse to
any web page element will also prove beneficial when a website has
limited keyboard access and requires the use of the mouse to click
on various buttons or links.
Users of other popular screen readers will now be able to easily
make the switch to Window-Eyes and harness the power of version
8.0 thanks to the new Insert Key keyboard layout. The Insert Key
keyboard layout provides a familiar and consistent set of
keystrokes for users of other screen readers and helps eliminate
the learning curve for new users of Window-Eyes. Customers can
easily select the new Insert Key keyboard layout using the Quick
Start Wizard, which makes the setup process fast and simple.
Are you using Windows 8 or plan on purchasing a new computer soon?
If so, then Window-Eyes 8.0 is a tool that you need in your hands!
Window-Eyes 8.0 supports Windows 8 and makes navigating the new
Windows 8 Start screen effortless with enhanced navigation support
that beats the competition hands-down.
Support for the JAVA Access Bridge has also been added in
Window-Eyes 8 enabling a higher level of interaction with JAVA
based programs and web applications that properly implement
accessibility.
If you are in the IT field or provide computer repair services,
then you will love the newly added support for Windows Safe Mode.
You no longer need to worry about Safe Mode being inaccessible
with the power of Window-Eyes 8.0.
Additionally, Window-Eyes Mobile can now be used to access any
computer without the need for administrative rights. This means
you can walk up to any computer, insert your USB flash drive with
Window-Eyes Mobile and gain immediate speech access to the system.
Have you ever had a sighted friend or family member mute your
computer’s volume leading to you being stuck without speech? If
so, this next feature of Window-Eyes 8 is for you! Window-Eyes can
now unmute your computer with the press of a keystroke. With
Window-Eyes 8.0, you will no longer need sighted assistance to
unmute the computer and bring back your speech!
Email messages are becoming more difficult to read with a screen
reader because many authors are now using both graphical content
and complex formatting. Window-Eyes 8.0 includes a number of
email support enhancements in Microsoft Outlook including message
virtualization. Message virtualization allows customers to
quickly read complex HTML messages that formerly had to be opened
in a web browser. This makes reading any email in Outlook fast and
accurate without the need for additional steps.
The highly acclaimed Window-Eyes Remote Assistance utility now
supports file transfers and Windows clipboard functions between
connected computers. Both of these helpful new features make
providing support and training with Window-Eyes Remote Assistance
even more powerful and interactive.
Last but not least, Window-Eyes 8.0 will also allow customers to
use several new human-sounding voices. Specifically, all new
copies of Window-Eyes 8.0 purchased by US customers will
automatically include the high-quality Vocalizer US English voices
(UK English voices are available instead of US English upon request).
For our current US customers who are upgrading to Window-Eyes 8,
all English Vocalizer voices will be available for purchase at the
discounted price of only $39 until Friday, February 1, 2013. In
addition to English, many other popular languages such as Spanish,
French and German are also available for purchase. After February
1, the cost for additional Vocalizer languages will revert to the
normal price of $59. US customers also have the option of
purchasing all Vocalizer languages for $95. For customers outside
the US, contact your local GW Micro dealer for Vocalizer pricing
and ordering information. Please note that the Vocalizer voices
sold by GW Micro are only compatible with Window-Eyes.
Order your copy of Window-Eyes 8.0 today to take advantage of all
of these innovative features and new Vocalizer voices! Customers
in the US, please call GW Micro at (260) 489-3671 or your local
dealer to order Window-Eyes 8. If you already own Window-Eyes and
have registered your license with GW Micro, you can order your
upgrade to Window-Eyes 8 online at:
https://www.gwmicro.com/Catalog/Upgrades/. Non-US customers,
please contact your GW Micro dealer for ordering information and
for updates on the localization of Window-Eyes 8. To find a GW
Micro dealer in your area, please visit:
http://www.gwmicro.com/Find_a_Dealer/.
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