If Window Eyes does completely merge with Windows, do you think it will
get the support and updates that GW has provided over the years? If so
I also have a very nice bridge to sell you.
On 2/10/2014 4:40 PM, Sky Mundell wrote:
Hi, I think sooner or later Window-Eyes could be merged into Windows.
Ihave even trialed my dads windows 8 laptop, and I have to say I’m not
really that impressed with windows 8.1. I’ve even looked at Narrator in
Windows 8.1 and while narrator has improved a bit, if you press the
down arrow in web pages, it doesn’t read. If you press the down arrow,
up arrow in notepad, etc, narrator just does not read. This is why its
very important to have a fully function reader such as Window-Eyes in my
opinion.
*From:*Brendon Donohue [mailto:[email protected]]
*Sent:* Monday, February 10, 2014 2:01 PM
*To:* 'Chris'
*Cc:* [email protected]
*Subject:* RE: Functionality of the Ms Office version of Window-eyes
*Importance:* High
Chris,
This makes perfect sense. I personally think that the office deal is
just a trial run and Window eyes is going to be merged into Windows
soon. Let’s face it, MS has never been good at making screen readers up
until now, so wouldn’t be great to let someone else do it, and just pay
them a little bit of money and I think it will be window eyes and GW. I
know nothing, but this makes sense.
Thank you.
Brendon Donohue.
*From:*Chris [mailto:[email protected]]
*Sent:* Sunday, 9 February 2014 2:35 AM
*To:* Michael Massey; [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
*Subject:* Re: Functionality of the Ms Office version of Window-eyes
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 <mailto:[email protected]>
*Sent:*Saturday, February 08, 2014 9:10 AM
*To:*[email protected] <mailto:[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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