Neither have I. -----Original Message----- From: Talk [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dennis Long via Talk Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2016 1:57 PM To: Vaughan Dodd; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Re: Contacting VFO Regarding Window-Eyes
I have never seen such a negative group of users as seen on this list. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vaughan Dodd via Talk" <[email protected]> To: "Chris Skarstad" <[email protected]>; "Window-Eyes Discussion List" <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2016 4:29 PM Subject: Re: Contacting VFO Regarding Window-Eyes > In stead of attacking users who are expressing a legitimate opinion, offer > an alternative argument. > > > The evidence of the demise of Window-Eyes as a living and developing piece > of software is very clear to me. > > > Vaughan. > > > > > On 10/16/2016 3:45 AM, Chris Skarstad via Talk wrote: >> So, like, you guys have pretty much already decided >> that window-eyes is dead and gone, even before an official announcement >> has even been made? I love your optomism. >> >> with attitudes like >> >> this, no wonder people are convinced it's going away. oh, but yeah, just >> sit back, and don't do anything. Great attitudes y'all. >> >> >> 10:31 AM, Kenneth Son via Talk wrote: >> >>> Hello list. >>> >>> I don't think any comments sent to the vfo people will do much good. >>> >>> Personally,I hope Microsoft Narater becomes so perfected that it puts >>> the other screen reader into the useless category. >>> >>> That would make Narrater the main screen reader just as Voiceover is for >>> the Apple products. >>> >>> Probably that's how it should be any way. >>> >>> The possibility of Window Eyes being phased out just makes my heart >>> sick. >>> >>> Having to change over to something else andlearn all those commands and >>> other things just seems a little to much of a chalange at this age. >>> >>> Something is just a little funny about this whole thing. >>> >>> Kenneth Son. >>> >>> >>> On 10/15/2016 06:46, John Farley via Talk wrote: >>>> Hello list, >>>> >>>> I have now sent a note to VFO via their contact us facility on their >>>> web >>>> site. >>>> >>>> It was interesting to find that in their list of products that they >>>> will >>>> take note of Window-Eyes does not exist! >>>> I had to use JAWS and then tell them I was talking about Window-Eyes in >>>> my >>>> comments. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Regards, John >>>> >>>> Tel: +44 (0) 1442 259243 >>>> Mob: +44 (0) 7815 056076 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Talk >>>> [mailto:[email protected]] >>>> On >>>> Behalf Of Chris Skarstad via Talk >>>> Sent: Friday, October 14, 2016 11:51 PM >>>> To: darren harris; Window-Eyes Discussion List >>>> Subject: Re: is this definite? was RE: The Phasing Out of Window-Eyes >>>> >>>> No official word yet. If you want to make sure Window-eyes stays >>>> around, please write to the VFO folks and let them know that you expect >>>> the same type of customer service and great products as you did when ai >>>> squared was around. This will let them know you care about the product >>>> and that you are a loyal user. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 10/14/2016 4:17 PM, darren harris via Talk wrote: >>>>> Hi all, >>>>> >>>>> Is this actual policy or are people just panicking? Is wineyes going >>>>> to be >>>>> fazed out? >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: Talk >>>>> [mailto:talk-bounces+darren_g_harris=btinternet....@lists.window-eyes.com] >>>>> On Behalf Of Samuel Wilkins via Talk >>>>> Sent: 14 October 2016 20:28 >>>>> To: bj colt via Talk >>>>> Subject: The Phasing Out of Window-Eyes >>>>> >>>>> Hello John, >>>>> >>>>> I have been drafting a letter to VFO because, as you know, there is >>>>> speculation that Window-Eyes is going to be phased out. If it is, I >>>>> am >>>>> not switching to Jaws, because I won't be able to afford it, amongst >>>>> other reasons. However, in my letter, I have pointed out that if >>>>> Window-Eyes goes, it provides a significant problem for blind people >>>>> wanting to get into work, as not everyone has an access to work fund. >>>>> Moreover, one of the few ways we can work, especially for younger >>>>> people, is volunteering, and there, we may be in a crisis, as IT >>>>> technicians are paranoid about NVDA, since it is open source, and they >>>>> think it could contain a virus or compromise security in another way. >>>>> We would be in limbo, as they won't want NVDA, and they won't pay for >>>>> Jaws, as Access to Work won't pay for equipment for unpaid work, so >>>>> you >>>>> would have to buy a license for every computer you use out of your own >>>>> pocket. What do you think? Also, I have heard that they are >>>>> developing >>>>> both Magic and ZoomText. How come they are doing that, but phasing >>>>> out >>>>> Window-Eyes? To me, this is a case of double standards. >>>>> >>>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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/john_farley%40 >>>> btinternet.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 represent those of Ai Squared. >>>> >>>> For membership options, visit >>>> http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/hamradio3960%4 0aol.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 represent those of Ai Squared. >>> >>> For membership options, visit >>> http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/rascal0826%40v erizon.net. >>> 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 represent those of Ai Squared. >> >> For membership options, visit >> http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/vdodd001%40vod afone.co.nz. >> 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 represent those of Ai Squared. > > For membership options, visit > http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/dennisl1982%40 gmail.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 represent those of Ai Squared. 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