Hi: I can say, having been through a "merger" which really was an acquisition, there are things that take time to sort out. Many times, these things are done just to get the customer base of the company that was a competitor.
One of my friends who was in a company that was acquired, told me how the employees of the acquiring company were under strict orders not to talk to employees of the company they were acquiring. This was, at least partially, due to the fact that the acquiring company was not unionized, whereas the company being acquired had been unionized. Now, we can tell some communication is going on, but, at what level, and with whom, we do not know. At any rate, these things are usually not pleasant to go through, especially when you are part of the company being acquired by a larger one. And, it is possible that any AI Squared employees monitoring this list may, themselves, not be totally aware of what is being talked about at a higher level. Those still involved with Window-Eyes may be just as worried as anyone, but, may not be able to talk about what they know, or suspect. If this is the case, ranthing about the unfairness of it all on this list may only be seen by folks just as worried as you are, maybe more. Like others, I feel the best thing is to try our best to let VFO management know how we feel. Also, just remember, Window-Eyes has not gone away, yet. You can still download the WE For Office version, and, updates are still being delivered. I suspect there are Lease-To-Own customers to think about. Also, can they just pull the product without giving advanced notice to MicroSoft, since, I am sure, some kind of contract had to be entered into with MicroSoft? There are so many things we just do not know. And, think about this: Any decline in the Window-Eyes user-base, because of negative talk will probably end up putting the final nail in the proverbial coffin. So, spread the word. There's still a great alternative for JFW that won't break the bank. While the WE for Office option is still out there, the more users, the better. And, if you have downloaded Window-Eyes for Office, be sure to register your product. That will be more evidence of a user-base that is still growing. -----Original Message----- From: Talk [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Chris Skarstad via Talk Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2016 5:21 PM To: Dennis Long <[email protected]>; Window-Eyes Discussion List <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Contacting VFO Regarding Window-Eyes Yep, as far as i know the free Window-eyes is still available. Also, there may be legalities. The AI squared staff are most likely, not at liberty to speak about anything official since a. they may have a contract which says they can't speak about it, or b. they don't know anything themselves, which makes this whole conversation null and void. I know people want answers now, it'd be amazing news if we all got our answer today. but, we aren't going to, so sit back, relax and enjoy Window-eyes for as long as is humanly possible. On 10/15/2016 5:09 PM, Dennis Long via Talk wrote: > did anyone ever think that they are still figuring it out? it's not > even 6 months. > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bryan Peterson via Talk" > <[email protected]> > To: "Tony C" <[email protected]>; "Chris Skarstad" > <[email protected]>; "Window-Eyes Discussion List" > <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2016 5:08 PM > Subject: Re: Contacting VFO Regarding Window-Eyes > > >> True. I would have hoped to hear at least something official by now, >> although I do still hope that at least the free Office version of WE >> will continue to remain available. >> >> -----Original Message----- From: Tony C via Talk >> Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2016 1:29 PM >> To: Chris Skarstad ; Window-Eyes Discussion List >> Subject: Re: Contacting VFO Regarding Window-Eyes >> >> Well, if it wasn't true or at least very proable we would have >> been told something by now. >> >> -----Original Message----- From: Chris Skarstad via Talk >> Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2016 9:45 AM >> To: Kenneth Son ; Window-Eyes Discussion List >> Subject: Re: Contacting VFO Regarding Window-Eyes >> >> 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] >>>> om] >>>> 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:[email protected] >>>>> yes.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? 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