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.
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From: multi 85 via Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 1:53 PM
To: Darrell Bowles ; Window-Eyes Discussion List
Subject: Re: betrayal
Are you sure Darrell? Even though I'm not exactly happy about this, I
wouldn't say it is a monopoly. We must just make sure that colleges,
universities and governments know there are alternatives such as SA,
Baum Cobra, Dolphin screenreader and NVDA. The problem will be if the
company or screenreader becomes totally dominant in the open market
and puts others out of business, but until then, is this really
antitrust? Of course, I'm not in the US or know your laws, but they
will argue there is enough competition as far as what I can see.
Won't trade commission be waste of time for whatever objective you want?
Maybe they must just merge and we see if there might be interesting
new products, although I think large companies, if there is only one,
innovation could become slower.
We maybe all upset or worked up now, but when the dust settles, at
least it isn't a giant with no alternative for those of us who want
alternative.
The only thing scaring me is, I hope Microsoft will then not just work
with this company and will work with the other screenreaders and we
don't end up with monopoly mega.
On 6/14/16, Darrell Bowles via Talk <[email protected]> wrote:
Rest of shored, I will be contacting the Federal Trade Commission.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 14, 2016, at 1:36 PM, Paulette Vickery via Talk
<[email protected]> wrote:
It was a sad day when Hims stopped making the Voice Sense. Now if I want
to
replace mine, I will have to get a braille display, whether I want one or
not.
About the swallowing whole of Aye Squared/GWMicro; it is so sad that I
can
barely think about it. I am beginning to think that no matter what we
spout
in public, blind people are slowed being screwed on many fronts. Have any
of
you guys tried to buy a stove lately? Finding one that is totally
accessible
is impossible. And now the competition between companies that say they
want
to sell to the blindness market and keep their needs in mind has been
compromised yet again. Being blind these days is becoming harder rather
than
easier, no matter how you slice it.
Paulette
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Subject: Re: betrayal
Who knows, Hims-inc might be next. RJ
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
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On
Behalf Of multi 85 via Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 1:02 PM
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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.
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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
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Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 11:47 AM
To: Ray Campbell <[email protected]>; Window-Eyes Discussion List
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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
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