and because this list is archived people can look it up in the archives
as well.
using windows7 laptop
On 2/8/2014 12:21 PM, Chris H wrote:
Sorry to come in late into this thread but perhaps a section in the
FAQ could clarify this. I mean come on, new users may get the
impression that this version of Window-Eyes only works with office
because they perhaps have no clue what fully functional means. They
may even just look over the title and assume that it's only to be used
with MS Office when in fact it isn't. Just my £0.02 worth.
Regards Chris
On 08/02/2014 16:35, Chris wrote:
The thing that really gets me about this is that, beyond how easy it
is to find the true information in multiple places on the web, it
just doesn’t make sense. I mean, think about it. Hmmm, I think it
would be a great idea if we were to provide a free screen reader for
Office, but I think we will make it only work in Office and nowhere
else, thus making it difficult or impossible for users to get Windows
going and Office up and running since there is no speech outside of
Office. This makes perfect sense. So, then the next round of
misinformation is that it will work outside of Office, but only to
navigate around Windows functions. This also makes so much sense. GW
Micro would have to actually put development time and effort into
alterations to the free version to lock out functionality in other
applications. They would have to use up time and money to make a
purposeful effort to lock the screen reader into such limited
functionality. This concept just makes so much sense. I mean
, just use a little bit of logic. The partnership with MS includes
income for GW Micro so that they can continue to make a good enough
profit on the free version to stay in business and keep up
development. I would not be surprised if the deal actually is one that
will increase their development resources. It would be completely
counterproductive to waste resources on creating a locked down free
version. All that is not included is services and extras that are not
required to make full use of the screen reader and purchasing those
extras still will leave users who want them far ahead of the full
retail price.
Regards,
Chris
From: Michael Massey
Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2014 9:10 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Functionality of the Ms Office version of Window-eyes
Well, now whoever spread this misinformation about Window-eyes only
functioning with Ms Office needs to relisten to and reread the
information that Gw Micro released clearly explaining the partnership
with Microsoft and the inclusion of a fully functional version of
Window-eyes. This misinformation is what I consider to be an
indirect slap in the face to Gw Micro. Do those who spread this
misinformation really believe that if Gw Micro so highly promoted the
partnership would release a version of Window-eyes only to fully
function with Ms Office? No way. Louis, I know you’re smart enough
not to stick your foot in your mouth in this situation, and besides,
I don’t think a dirty foot would taste too good, smile. I could write
a lot more, but much of what I feel like writing could get me removed
from this list, smile.
Mike M.
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