Solomon, Please see my responses below.
On 1/14/2014 3:33 PM, Solomon Mekonnen wrote:
1. How about all prepaid and yet unused SMA privileges?
All existing software maintenance agreements will be honored.
2. Does the partnership mean software integration, or, does WindowEyes maintain its independence?
Window-Eyes is still its own product and will continue to be developed by those of us at GW Micro.
3. If integration, would the integration of WindowEyes with Microsoft cause WindowEyes to suffer from the vulnerabilities of Microsoft Office products? Is GWMicro still committed to assuring the stability of WindowEyes we have enjoyed so far?
I can't speak to the former since it is presently a non-issue. To the second part, most definitely.
4. Does the consumer continue to receive tech-support from GWMicro or will Microsoft provide tech-support?
While the Microsoft disability answer desk is equipped with some Window-Eyes knowledge, customers are still encouraged to contact us directly for WE-related support.
5. If the latter, Does Microsoft have enough tech-support staff who are familiar with, not only the technical details of WindowEyes, but also and more importantly the peculiar nature of the needs of the clientele of GWMicro and similar vendors or providers?
See above.
6. Do we still have the option of procuring WindowEyes without necessarily associating ourselves with Microsoft Office products?
Yes. The retail version of Window-Eyes will continue to be made available. Regards, Steve -- Stephen Clower Product support specialist & App Development GW Micro, Inc. * 725 Airport North Office Park, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 260-489-3671 * gwmicro.com If you reply to this message it will be delivered to the original sender only. If your reply would benefit others on the list and your message is related to GW Micro, then please consider sending your message to [email protected] so the entire list will receive it. GW-Info messages are archived at http://www.gwmicro.com/gwinfo. You can manage your list subscription at http://www.gwmicro.com/listserv.
