Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-31 Thread Kevin Huber via Talk
Hi: I recently started using the free version of Window-eyes because my SMA ran out after version 8.4, and I wanted to try the free version anyway. Although I used Eloquence when I had the paid version, I figured that I could get used to the speech synthesizers that come with the free version. I st

Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-31 Thread Pamela Dominguez via Talk
x27; Subject: RE: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version I have one question for you fo those who are payingdo you thin it was right for Ai squared and gw to chargea $449 upgrade fee whe ntehe update was a mnor one supportinga few thing especially wwindows 10, and the competiton

RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-30 Thread Chip Orange via Talk
-Eyes Discussion List Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version Andy, what I meant by tech support is getting an answer to an occasional question. earlier, Baracco, Andrew W via Talk, wrote: >It troubles me when someone says that they'll just

RE: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-30 Thread Chip Orange via Talk
f Of Robin via Talk Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2015 12:44 AM To: Keith Hinton; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version Not necessarily users, as I understand it were guaranteed LifeTime versions of WindowEyes And, OfficeUsers of WindowEyes

RE: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-30 Thread Chip Orange via Talk
. >> >> As for the synthesizer, yes, you are giving up the use of any "high >> quality" >> one. You are also gambling on MS keeping this program going from year to >> year; they could stop it at any time and your copy of Window-Eyes (the >> free >>

Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-30 Thread Tom Fairhurst via Talk
They can charge your card on the phone or online. -Original Message- From: Keith Hinton via Talk Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 6:36 PM To: Chip Orange ; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version Hi folks, I'll be direct

RE: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-30 Thread gary melconian via Talk
I have one question for you fo those who are payingdo you thin it was right for Ai squared and gw to chargea $449 upgrade fee whe ntehe update was a mnor one supportinga few thing especially wwindows 10, and the competiton did not even charge for it and just said aas long as your on jaws 16 itsa fr

RE: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-30 Thread Vaughan Dodd via Talk
s+vdodd=xtra.co...@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Bryan Peterson via Talk Sent: Thursday, 30 July 2015 7:40 a.m. To: mcommerf...@comcast.net; Van Lant, Robin; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version Exactly. You also don't have

Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread Robin via Talk
e of any "high >> quality" >> one. You are also gambling on MS keeping this program going from year to >> year; they could stop it at any time and your copy of Window-Eyes (the >> free >> one) would no longer work. >> >> Chip >> >> &

RE: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread gary melconian via Talk
lk-bounces+gmelconian619=gmail@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Keith Hinton via Talk Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 4:56 PM To: Chip Orange ; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version I don't know if CHip already covered this, but he wa

RE: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread Rod Hutton via Talk
, 2015 7:36 PM To: Chip Orange; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version Hi folks, I'll be direct in my views here for ther est ofy ou. 1. Hear is what makes AISquared/GW staff different from allt he other major corporations out there. O

Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread Bryan Peterson via Talk
bject: Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version They can charge your card over the phone, or probably online. I have done it over the phone. Pam. -Original Message- From: Keith Hinton via Talk Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 7:36 PM To: Chip Orange ; Window

Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread Keith Hinton via Talk
yes, you are giving up the use of any "high >> quality" >> one. You are also gambling on MS keeping this program going from year to >> year; they could stop it at any time and your copy of Window-Eyes (the >> free >> one) would no longer work. >> >>

Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread Pamela Dominguez via Talk
they could stop it at any time and your copy of Window-Eyes (the free one) would no longer work. Chip -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+chip.orange=gmail@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Van Lant, Robin via Talk Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 11:29 AM To: Win

Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread Keith Hinton via Talk
keeping this program going from year to > year; they could stop it at any time and your copy of Window-Eyes (the free > one) would no longer work. > > Chip > > > -Original Message- > From: Talk > [mailto:talk-bounces+chip.orange=gmail@lists.window-eyes.com] > On Behalf Of

RE: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread gary melconian via Talk
; 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' Subject: RE: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version Hi Robin, If you use your screen reader for work, and in an emergency would really need help, I would not give up support; it's too important to you (and I've seen too many p

RE: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread Chip Orange via Talk
ednesday, July 29, 2015 11:29 AM To: Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version My last SMA is done, so I'm debating whether to buy a new one or move to the free version of WE to upgrade to WE 9.2. The quality of tech support was a big reason

RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread Van Lant, Robin via Talk
bject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version It troubles me when someone says that they'll just use this list for tech support. There is a big difference between friendly advice and tech support. I do not think that anyone here is going to spend a

Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread Bryan Peterson via Talk
I have those. Focus your powers and prepare for buttle. -Original Message- From: gary melconian Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 3:16 PM To: 'Bryan Peterson' ; 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' ; 'Pamela Dominguez' Subject: RE: Opinion on moving from paid vers

RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread john s via Talk
co=va@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Marvin Commerford via Talk Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 12:36 PM To: Van Lant, Robin; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version Hi. Actually you would need to purchase a license for Dectalk. Act

RE: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread gary melconian via Talk
lf Of Mike Rogers via Talk Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 1:29 PM To: mcommerf...@comcast.net; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version I agree. I just renewed my sma and find it easier to keep up. I let my agreement lapse for a few years, b

RE: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread gary melconian via Talk
: Pamela Dominguez ; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version I do like Dectalk but I have to take breaks from it from time to time or it gets on my nerves. Focus your powers and prepare for buttle. -Original Message- From

RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread Baracco, Andrew W via Talk
-Eyes Discussion List Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version Hi. Actually you would need to purchase a license for Dectalk. Actually you've already made the large investment by buying WE in the first place. For me the cost of an SMA is worth it for the te

Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread Bryan Peterson via Talk
You and me both Pamela. Focus your powers and prepare for buttle. -Original Message- From: Pamela Dominguez via Talk Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 2:41 PM To: gary melconian ; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version I

Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread Pamela Dominguez via Talk
Subject: RE: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version I have done the same, ssince in over 25 yers I have never needed tech support resolve my problem all my tech support has come ffrom the list serve or from googling for the answers. So I have gone the free route with versi

Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread Bryan Peterson via Talk
: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version I still have dec-talk, because I bought mine back when it had it. I don't like eloquence, because I don't like the way it sounds, and it's not as loud, but I have to agree with you; it is quite snappy in its responsiveness. I

Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread Pamela Dominguez via Talk
compare that. Pam. -Original Message- From: Bryan Peterson via Talk Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 3:39 PM To: mcommerf...@comcast.net ; Van Lant, Robin ; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version Exactly. You also don't

Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread Mike Rogers via Talk
I agree. I just renewed my sma and find it easier to keep up. I let my agreement lapse for a few years, before 7.0 and had to pay a chunk to get caught up. I need to have support, as I'm pretty computer challenged. www.harmonicaworkshops.com www.woodeneyemus

RE: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread gary melconian via Talk
I have done the same, ssince in over 25 yers I have never needed tech support resolve my problem all my tech support has come ffrom the list serve or from googling for the answers. So I have gone the free route with version 8.4, 9 and now 9.2. I will continue to go that route as I have both the te

Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread Bryan Peterson via Talk
Eyes Discussion List' Subject: RE: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version Hello. I agree with you totally. The only real reason why in some parts of Canada, and in the US many people prefer the free version is because they can't get a rehab agency to purchase Window-Eyes b

RE: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread Sky Mundell via Talk
ow-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Bryan Peterson via Talk Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 12:40 PM To: mcommerf...@comcast.net; Van Lant, Robin ; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version Exactly. You also don't have to pay for Eloquence, whi

Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread Bryan Peterson via Talk
well. Focus your powers and prepare for buttle. -Original Message- From: Marvin Commerford via Talk Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 1:36 PM To: Van Lant, Robin ; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version Hi. Actually you would nee

Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread Marvin Commerford via Talk
Hi. Actually you would need to purchase a license for Dectalk. Actually you've already made the large investment by buying WE in the first place. For me the cost of an SMA is worth it for the tech support and the delivery of cds for upgrades that use an SMA count. You also can get your licen

Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread Pamela Dominguez via Talk
Yes, I feel the same way. I will just buy more SMAs. Pam. -Original Message- From: Kurlander Richard (75) via Talk Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 11:48 AM To: Van Lant, Robin ; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: RE: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version I

Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread Bryan Peterson via Talk
ubject: RE: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version I would never give up tech support because if you need something you must pay by incident unless they have an incident package. -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+rkurlan=schools.nyc@lists.window-ey

Re: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread john s via Talk
Robin, I'm taking the plunge and will move to the free version. I figure any tech support I need I can get on this list. earlier, Van Lant, Robin via Talk, wrote: My last SMA is done, so I'm debating whether to buy a new one or move to the free version of WE to upgrade to WE 9.2. The quality

RE: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread Kurlander Richard (750000) via Talk
29, 2015 11:29 AM To: Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version My last SMA is done, so I'm debating whether to buy a new one or move to the free version of WE to upgrade to WE 9.2. The quality of tech support was a big reason I chose W

Opinion on moving from paid version of WE to free version

2015-07-29 Thread Van Lant, Robin via Talk
My last SMA is done, so I'm debating whether to buy a new one or move to the free version of WE to upgrade to WE 9.2. The quality of tech support was a big reason I chose Window Eyes originally and that is a big factor for me to consider in this switch, but I also want to know if others who mad