Re: Casualty?

Nolan Very much alive. In fact with all the mergia posts, you may be lucky to have been spared it. -- Reg On Wed, 15 Jun 2016 14:44:57 + "Crabb, Nolan via Talk" wrote: > I assume this list is dead, since I’ve not received any mail

RE: David Wu interview

Exactly. -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+skyt=shaw...@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of kenny Peyatt jr. via Talk Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 8:42 PM To: 'Darrell Bowles'; 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' Subject: RE: David Wu interview >From what I heard, it sounds

RE: David Wu interview

>From what I heard, it sounds like everything is going to continue as usual. I think that vfo buying out aisquaired was a good idea. Because maybe the responsiveness of window-eyes could improve. Just trying to shed some positive light on this. Kenny Peyat5t jr. -Original Message-

Re: David Wu interview

He reminded me of those interviews with the losing coach after a basketball game. What is he supposed to say? Andy -Original Message- From: Sky Mundell via Talk Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 7:39 PM To: 'Darrell Bowles' ; 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' Subject: RE: David Wu

RE: David Wu interview

Marc: thank you for making this available, and I believe it to be helpful, optimistic and informative. I'm not a regular subscriber to FS casts, so glad I don't have to look for it. For the critics, it stands to reason that a new Vice President of a new corporate group should be positive.

RE: Think Business

In 10 it's getting better. Not great, but better than it was. I'm using the insider build. Darrell Bowles Assistive Technology Trainer Pelissippi State Community College 8656613917 -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+dgbowles=msn@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of

creating a folder

I create a folder in windows 10 as below Press the by pass key, insert b Then do control and the lettler n for norma Don ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those

RE: Think Business

If narrator does take over eventually, I hope it is a lot better than it is now because it sucks. -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+dwaynemcnutt=outlook@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco via Talk Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 8:14 PM To: Larry

RE: David Wu interview

Why don't you actually listen to the pod cast? And no you shouldn't panic. -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+dennisl1982=gmail@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Darrell Bowles via Talk Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 10:39 PM To: 'Marc Solomon'; 'Window-Eyes

RE: David Wu interview

Me too. I've heard that before as well! -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+skyt=shaw...@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Darrell Bowles via Talk Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 7:39 PM To: 'Marc Solomon'; 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' Subject: RE: David Wu interview Oh

RE: David Wu interview

Oh goodness. Everything's good, it's all great, and no one should panic. I've heard that before... Darrell Bowles Assistive Technology Trainer Pelissippi State Community College 8656613917 -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+dgbowles=msn@lists.window-eyes.com] On

Re: Think Business

sorry, i am a geek i use a desktop because i want the ability to build my own to my specifications that will do what i want it to do. with the parts i want in the machine. with plenty of card slots for any card upgrades i may want to install. which leaves out all tablets and laptops. not the

RE: Think Business

Hi Andy, Would you please send me your email address? I would like to write you off list, but I can't get your email address from this message. Thanks. Paulette -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+paulette=evickery@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco via

RE: Completely off topic, RE: What keyboard should I get?

I agree. Tom has a good idea. From what people have said, I guess that it doesn't matter if you get an Apple keyboard or not. But the best way to really know is to go kick a few keyboards. Smile. Paulette -Original Message- From: Talk

RE: Think Business

Hi Dave. I defenatly know what you mean. NVDA is by and large becoming very popular. I myself use NVDA, JAWS and Window-Eyes to get things done. As for people with low vision getting equipment, that is indeed what seems to be the focus on these days. -Original Message- From: Talk

Re: Think Business

Yes, you make some good points. I am amazed at how many use a Smart Phone of some kind instead of a PC. Guess when you get down to it, most of the reasons why a blind person would use a computer is almost covered by today's Smart Phone. I took a week long class at my local State Agency for

David Wu interview

For those interested, here is a link to a recent interview with David Wu, former Ai Squared CEO/VP of Software Business at VFO: http://podcast.freedomscientific.com/FSCast/episodes/FSCast127-David_Wu.mp3 Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On June 15, 2016 8:25:07 PM Sky

RE: Think Business

But I bet if or when Narrator does have scripting kapabilities, Dancing dots, and or Hartgen consultancy could make the scripts work with Narrator. -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+skyt=shaw...@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco via Talk Sent: Wednesday,

RE: Think Business

Certainly it is decreaseing. However, There are still those out there who write scripts for JAWS, mainly Dancing dots, and Hartgen consultancy who have not done much with Window-Eyes, or even NVDA. -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+skyt=shaw...@lists.window-eyes.com] On

Re: Think Business

There are larger forces at work here. For one thing, smart phones and tablets are replacing computers for many people. Many find that they can do what they need to do with their smart phone or tablet, along with consumption of content like music, videos, games, and sporting events. My wife has

Re: Think Business

AMEN! On 6/15/2016 1:29 PM, Mickey via Talk wrote: I probably shouldn't chime in on this, but I doubt if the people at Window-Eyes had a lot to say about this sale. The parent compan is AI Squared, and I'm sure they made the decision. No, the good people at WE sold to AI

Re: Menus

Open the WE control panel, under apps, diagnosis, then repair Win 10 display driver. - Original Message - From: Naomi Knudsen via Talk To: talk@lists.window-eyes.com Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 2:11 PM Subject: Re: Menus How do I repair the windows 10 display driver?

Re: Think Business

You don't join your company that's trying to sue you out of business. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 15, 2016, at 4:38 PM, Mickey via Talk > wrote: > >I probably shouldn't chime in on this, but I doubt if the > people at Window-Eyes had a lot to say

RE: Just info re windows 10

Kevin, Windows-V will activate the notification as long as it is on screen. Regards, Steve -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+sclower=aisquared@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Huber via Talk Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 1:12 PM To: Don Smith

RE: betrayal

Absolutely not. -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+dennisl1982=gmail@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc. via Talk Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 12:45 PM To: Paulette Vickery; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Re: betrayal

Re: Just info re windows 10

That feature is not working right now, it was a tooltip in windows 7, but now its something that the WE app does not respond to. Kevin Huber via Talk wrote: > Hi: > > > While we are on the subject of Windows 10, how can I read those pop-up > windows that come up

RE: back Norton

If you are using Outlook and message virtualization is enabled, try reinstalling Outlook Enhance through AppGet (reached with Windows-G). -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+sclower=aisquared@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Veronica Smith via Talk Sent:

RE: V F O?

I have a similar hope. For sometime, I have wondered whether the big corporates find this industry difficult to deal with, because although the big league might claim a commitment to accessibility, each product manufacturer in our niche tackles the problem differently. That said: the new

Re: betrayal

I hope this is the case. Yes, it seems that all sorts of companies own all sorts of other companies you wouldn't think did. Pam. -Original Message- From: Karyn Campbell via Talk Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 10:53 AM To: 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' Subject: RE: betrayal Pam,

Re: Casualty?

Well, I' am responding hoping you get this. The list is far from dead. It has been hopping with the latest news about the acquisition of window eyes by the company that owns jaws. I hope that sending you this message starts things up for you like it does, sometimes. Pam. -Original

Re: AI Squared has a new parent company

It's too soon to tell. However, one way to make them at least think twice about getting rid of one reader would be for everyone to boycott Freedom, might make it a bit hard for a time but NVDA could be used. -Original Message- From: Lynn White via Talk Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016

action by DOJ

I would be very surprised if the Department of Justice does anything at all. First, this just happened. there is no actual showing of harm to the consumer yet. Second, there _are_ other screen readers out there. I'm thinking of Narrator, and something I've read about on this list called

Think Business

I probably shouldn't chime in on this, but I doubt if the people at Window-Eyes had a lot to say about this sale. The parent compan is AI Squared, and I'm sure they made the decision. No, the good people at WE sold to AI Squared because they kept their prices affordable, and

Re: Menus

How do I repair the windows 10 display driver? Blessings, Naomi in Michigan From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+msolomon=aisquared@lists.window-eyes.com ] On Behalf Of Naomi Knudsen via Talk Sent: Monday, June 13, 2016 12:27 PM

Re: betrayal

How are they not the same thing? Just because they are smaller, doesn't mean they are not competitors. This is not an example of a monopoly. If Microsoft came out with a version of Windows that forced you to use their screen reader, then you would have a point. On 6/15/2016 7:42 AM, Pamela

Re: betrayal

I think expressing concerns to FS would be far more effective than involving the federal government, as well as conducting a social networking campaign. I'm sure there will be plenty said in publications for the blind andto the extent that there are forums, people here should speak out. I

Re: wouldn't it be interesting

And now Block Buster is gone. We love to rail against corporate interaction, but it comes down to the free market dictating what will happen. On 6/15/2016 9:22 AM, Veronica Smith via Talk wrote: Hello So way back in the eighties and mid-nineties my brother had a home movie video store in

Re: My thoughts on the buyout

Yes; what would be put in place of a screenreader? Pam. -Original Message- From: Bryan Peterson via Talk Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 5:55 AM To: Charles Adkins ; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Re: My thoughts on the buyout I doubt it. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 15, 2016,

Re: Finding attachments in Win 10 and Becky

On 6/14/16, Chris Grabowski via Talk wrote: > Incoming or outgoing email? > Incoming, just tab off of the message body and you'll be in an attachments > list. > > > Ai Squared Support > Ai Squared > 725 Airport North Office Park > Fort Wayne, IN 46825 > (802) 362-3612

Re: Just info re windows 10

Hi: While we are on the subject of Windows 10, how can I read those pop-up windows that come up every now and then, for instance, when I plug a memory stick into my USB port, I hear the tone and a message that tells me to "tap to choose what action I want to take" or something like that. How do

Re: Casualty?

No, it is not dead. there has been a lot of messages. - Original Message - From: Crabb, Nolan via Talk To: Window-Eyes Discussion List Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 10:44 AM Subject: Casualty? I assume this list is dead, since I’ve not received any mail from it in

Re: what choice?

Hi Netbat: How do we know that Window-eyes will go away? For all we know, we may get a new hybrid screenreader which will combine the best features of JAWS and Window-eyes. A couple of suggested names for such a hybrid screen reader might be 1. Window-JAWS 2. Window-eyes confusion 3. JAWS

Re: Screen readers and monopolies.

Hi: I think that what this whole thing boils down to is that this is just amother change, albeit a major one, in computer accessibility. And those of us who have been around for the last 20 or 30 years have seen a number of changes. For example, there was the shift from DOS to Windows in the

Re: betrayal

Hmm, Paulette, VoiceOver on the iPhone, TalkBack on Android, will soon render screen readers worthless in my view. Pretty soon, computers may even go away except in government offices where nothing ever changes! Indeed, it's a bitter pill for me to swallow! The death of Window-Eyes may mean

RE: To Doug and the others at GW Micro

This is how I feel. We'll just have to wait and see what the final product will be. V -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+madison_tewe=spinn@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Dave via Talk Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 2:43 PM To: A I Squared Support Subject: To Doug

Re: Casualty?

the subject line reflects what has happened to AI-SQUARED, becoming another offshoot of another conglomerate. :) We use to have a company who was easy to reach with our concerns, however now, we'll see. Having had to deal with the huge backlog -- Curtis Delzer On Wed,

RE: My Take On things.

I bought the software and love the tech support. -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+dennisl1982=gmail@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Bryan Peterson via Talk Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 8:14 AM To: Pamela Dominguez; Evan Reese; Window-Eyes Discussion List

RE: betrayal

Karyn That's a good example of YUM. And YUM itself is a spin-off of Pepsico (pep) which, over the years, had bought up Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken, et al. So what you have is a bunch of initially independent fast food chains which end up being bought up and placed

RE: AI Squared has a new parent company

Hi. I wouldn't assume that Window-Eyes will disappear. If I heard correctly on the email list, FS is selling JAWS at a large discount. From my experience this means they're getting rid of it for something else. I think it's too soon to speculate on what will happen. I personally have both

Definition of Monopoly

There is no valid evidence that this acquisition of AI Squared is at all an attempt to form a monopoly. As stated in the Online Business Dictionary, a monopoly is defined as follows: Monopoly: Market situation where one producer (or a group of producers acting in concert) controls supply of

RE: betrayal

Its very sad indeed that they had no interest in learning Window-Eyes. This is one of the reasons we're in this mess. -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+skyt=shaw...@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Dave via Talk Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 7:25 AM To: Pamela

back Norton

So ever since I got the WE upgrade to 9.4, I cannot get attachments and I have been whining and whining about it. I asked here and the result was; well I was told it was because I am using Norton as my virus protector. Maybe, maybe not. The problem that was pointed out to me recently by my

Re: Casualty?

The list is alive and has been quite busy these last two days. -- Dave ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership

Re: Casualty?

your message reached the list. there has been a big debate going, over IA Squared merging with FVO (Freedom). www.harmonicaworkshops.com www.woodeneyemusic.com On Wed, 15 Jun 2016 14:44:57 + "Crabb, Nolan via Talk" wrote: > I

Re: Casualty?

I apologize for the clutter. Looks like the problem lies with my exchange server. Regards, Nolan Nolan Crabb, Director of Assistive Technology The Ohio State University, Office of the ADA Coordinator/Office of Diversity and Inclusion Hale Hall, 150 W. 12th Ave., Ste. 15 Columbus, OH 43210

Re: AI Squared has a new parent company

Guys, Can we now wait for awhile and see what happens? This transaction just took place and these things take time. On 6/15/2016 8:11 AM, Darrell Bowles via Talk wrote: That is classified information, until such time as the ministry chooses to release it. Most likely, they will not

RE: betrayal

Pam, You might think so and it's what I thought too. However, think of this one for a moment. Yum Brands is a big holding company in the fast-food industry. They own brands such as KFC, Taco Bell and, I believe, Pizza Hut. I believe there are others in that brand holding company but don't know

RE: Casualty?

Hi, You might want to check your spam filter, this list definitely isn't dead. Ai Squared Support Ai Squared 725 Airport North Office Park Fort Wayne, IN 46825 (802) 362-3612 www.aisquared.com -Original Message- From: Talk

Casualty?

I assume this list is dead, since I’ve not received any mail from it in several days? Just testing. Nolan Nolan Crabb, Director of Assistive Technology The Ohio State University, Office of the ADA Coordinator/Office of Diversity and Inclusion Hale Hall, 150 W. 12th Ave., Ste. 15 Columbus, OH

Re: betrayal

The avoidance of Window eyes might be caused by the laziness of those who had learned Jaws, but did not wish to now learn Window eyes. Didn't matter if Window Eyes was better, or less buggy. It came down to those who make the decisions for purchasing Screen Readers only knew Jaws, and they had

Re: wouldn't it be interesting

The only question is how long that'll continue to be the case. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 15, 2016, at 7:22 AM, Veronica Smith via Talk > wrote: > > Hello > So way back in the eighties and mid-nineties my brother had a home movie > video store in Denver. His

Re: VFO acquisition of Ai Squared

they were wise when ai-square bought GWMICRO, they are not so wise now. The last message that was sent please disregard. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 15, 2016, at 9:32 AM, Darrell Bowles via Talk > wrote: > > They were Wiseman AI squared GW Micro Product

Re: VFO acquisition of Ai Squared

They were Wiseman AI squared GW Micro Product Discussion Listserv Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 15, 2016, at 9:26 AM, Veronica Smith via Talk > wrote: > > Thank you for your wise words! v > > -Original Message- > From: Talk >

RE: VFO acquisition of Ai Squared

Thank you for your wise words! v -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+madison_tewe=spinn@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Doug Geoffray via Talk Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 10:19 AM To: Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: VFO acquisition of Ai Squared Hello

RE: betrayal

Or televisions, or toasters or containers of yogurt. -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+madison_tewe=spinn@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Dave via Talk Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 9:59 AM To: Evan Reese; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Re: betrayal Why have

RE: wouldn't it be interesting

Hello So way back in the eighties and mid-nineties my brother had a home movie video store in Denver. His rentals were a little higher than other places, but they were in top condition. With every movie you rented, you got a bag of popcorn and either a soda or a candybar. It was like going to

Re: AI Squared has a new parent company

That is classified information, until such time as the ministry chooses to release it. Most likely, they will not support two scream beaters. And if it comes down to that, we know which one is going to go. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 15, 2016, at 9:09 AM, Veronica Smith via Talk >

my take

Hi, I don’t write to this list that often, However, I feel I need to write now. I’ve been using Window Eyes pretty much from the beginning. I’ve heard that when companies merge the quality goes down. I hope this doesn’t happen. Also, I’ve heard that companies outsource, the quality and also in

V F O?

My hope is that this combination of companies will improve accessibility and not limit new development. Bob, K8LR, tinn...@charter.net ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily

Re: My Take On things.

One of the things that I've noticed with the new tech-support, is that I get responses to my emails that one in the morning my time. How in my supposed to deal with technical issues, when I don't even get a response during normal business hours? Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 15, 2016, at 8:13

Re: My Take On things.

Exactly. I bought my copy on the payment plan back in 2007. My concern with this murger is that we'll see a drop in quality and an increase in price for those who, like me, would prefer to purchase their software and have the free tech support that entails. -Original Message- From:

Re: betrayal

Most government programs, do not want to purchase window eyes, because jaws is all they know. And odd comparison of that would be to say, that in professional wrestling, it's that thing that whole Cogan does. Window-Eyes was always considered second rate by the competition. And so, if the

Re: betrayal

I was talking to somebody about the government only buying jaws, and she apparently looked up on a site to find out what the government would be able to purchase. Window eyes was listed on there, too. I don't remember what they call that contract, but even though they purchased jaws, they

Re: betrayal

That is what a monopoly is. Freedom scientific, used to be three separate companies. Arkenstone, lazy engineering, and Henter Joyce. Serotek isn't so much famous for their screen reader, as much as they are famous for making all of their software work on multiple platforms. They are also

Re: My Take On things.

That's the only way I got my very own copy of window eyes. Before then, I borrowed somebody else's. But when the installment plan came in, I made it legal and bought my own. The original computer was bought from a guy who used to sell high tech, and I got window bridge with it. So, I had to

Re: betrayal

Why wouldn't it be? One company controlling all of the companies that provide a certain thing, well, isn't that a monopoly? Like good old Ma Bell? And no, I'm purposely not mentioning System Access or the other one, because they are not the same thing. Pam. -Original Message-

RE: VFO acquisition of Ai Squared

Karyn I doubt that anti-trust can come into play in this situation. For one thing, there is no barrier to entry into the screen reader/equipment market other than it makes little economic sense for anyone to do so given the economy and the disincentives for entrepreneurship. The other,

Re: My thoughts on the buyout

I doubt it. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 15, 2016, at 3:46 AM, Charles Adkins via Talk > wrote: > > I agree with Karen. This was a financial move only as they all are. As > disappointing as it seems to me, I'm not going to get upset about it because > there isn't

Re: My thoughts on the buyout

I agree with Karen. This was a financial move only as they all are. As disappointing as it seems to me, I'm not going to get upset about it because there isn't a damn thing I can do about it and prolonged stress is just helping pay for my doctor's vacation. I find myself doing most of my work

Re: vfo

I won't lie. This development worries me. Maybe not as much as having a former reality TV host for the next president of the US but almost. It makes me question whether II 'll be able to renew my SMA at some point or whether I even should. That would seem to mean my only option would be to use