Hi All: This is an interesting move on the part of GW. Being a Microsoft Partner doesnt mean much unless this particular partnership goes beyond the standard Microsoft Partnership - look up becoming a Microsoft Partner. That said, there is hope if GW continues tob uild the relationships within Microsoft for some game changing developments for WindowEyes and a programming staff that I have quite a bit of respect for. I would like to hear: 1) GW and Microsoft are working together to introduce at-cost, or free, versions of their software to schools, universities and Government Agencies when involved in training blind students or clients much like Microsoft does with their Student Discounts and other programs like Starting A Small Business. 2) A dedication to making the entire Microsoft Platform accessible and useable including improved accessibility hooking from Microsoft and improved use of these hooks by WindowEyes - especially where there may be propietary code involved to gain an advantage on the screen reader competition for specialized applications requested by Government and Education. 3) I would like to have heard of at least $5 to $10 million (chump change for Microsoft) having been provided to GW for development of this senario and for training and hiring of more staff. Finally, A type of Partnership approach with well defined lines of communications and specific assigned responsibilities and authority and chain of command to cross facility the developments which might drive this potential game changer. All that said, phew, I applaud Doug or whoever came up with this idea - it could make the diference going forward if both GW and MS can work more and more closely over the coming months and years. I dont care about "free" but I do care about quality and support and this move has great potential. Rick USA
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