Any of you also remember the 64-bit braille display driver controversy as well, where FS forced braille companies to pay to secure their drivers? GW stood against that, now what? Maybe braille companies will get in the act again like Papenmeier did with early Windows if FS try impose other things onto braille companies.
On 6/14/16, Tom Kingston via Talk <[email protected]> wrote: > Darrell, > > With all due respect, what is sitting there all day bombarding this list > with rants going to accomplish? Go out into the woods, scream, and > uproot a redwood to burn off your fury. There's nothing we can do about > this decision. It's a done deal. And speculating is a waste of time > because only time will tell. > > Regards, > Tom > > > On 6/14/2016 1:03 PM, Darrell Bowles via Talk wrote: >> Do not even mention those things. They are an abomination. >> >> Darrell Bowles >> Assistive Technology Trainer >> Pelissippi State Community College >> 8656613917 >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Talk [mailto:[email protected]] >> On >> Behalf Of multi 85 via Talk >> Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 1:02 PM >> To: net bat <[email protected]>; Window-Eyes Discussion List >> <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: betrayal >> >> I am not one, but also funny for the users of magnifiers. I mean, >> Zoomtext >> and Magic both big names, now will innovation become less because only >> one >> magnifier? We still have small companies competing, brave NVDA, Dolphin >> and >> System Access. I wonder if any other hardware will come out to challenge >> Hims and Humanware, since Pac Mate was dead failure. >> >> On 6/14/16, net bat via Talk <[email protected]> wrote: >>> you already know what is going to happen. >>> virtually all schools,businesses use jaws. not window eyes. >>> when all the dust settles jaws will be the only screen reader choice. >>> you will pay there price or do without. >>> it won't be profitable for one company to support two screen readers. >>> look at what many companies have done. they usually look for companies >>> that are in trouble, buy them out for pennies on the dollar. then put >>> them out of business. to aquire there buildings and land. >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Chris Skarstad via Talk >>> Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 8:58 AM >>> To: Darrell Bowles ; Window-Eyes Discussion List >>> Subject: Re: betrayal >>> >>> Well now, remember guys this is assistive tech. Lack of cash flow will >>> make big deals look interesting. Obviously GW Micro/AI Squared >>> couldn't get things done on their own. I hope this won't ruin the >>> quality of the products. Remember, folks, free alternatives are out >>> there, and >>> >>> they aren't half bad either. Choices, folks, choices... >>> >>> On 6/14/2016 11:48 AM, Darrell Bowles via Talk wrote: >>>> It's worse than the Munich Agreement. >>>> >>>> >>>> Darrell Bowles >>>> Assistive Technology Trainer >>>> Pelissippi State Community College >>>> 8656613917 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Talk >>>> [mailto:[email protected]] >>>> On >>>> Behalf Of Dave via Talk >>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 11:47 AM >>>> To: Ray Campbell <[email protected]>; Window-Eyes Discussion List >>>> <[email protected]> >>>> Subject: Re: betrayal >>>> >>>> Why are they jumping in Bed with the enemy? >>>> >>>> Well, they may not be jumping in bed But as with so many things >>>> these days, it may have something to do with money. usually lack of >>>> it. >>>> >>>> Wonder if Window Eyes owners will be given a chance to upgrade to >>>> Jaws, without having to pay full price. >>>> >>>> I was sorry to see GW Micro get bought by A I Squared, and now if A I >>>> Squared has been absorbed, this might become very interesting, >>>> Interesting in a not so good way. >>>> >>>> I have never been impressed with the quality of JAWS or their Tech >>>> Support. >>>> >>>> >>>> Guess we will all see in time. >>>> >>>> >>>> Grumpy Dave >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Dave <[email protected]> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 options, visit >>>> http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/dgbowle >>>> s%40msn >>>> .com. >>>> For subscription options, visit >>>> http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com >>>> List archives can be found at >>>> http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the >>>> author and do not necessarily 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