Well, let me not add on to any rumors and confusions around Windows8. Guess,
alot of all the fears we have today, might be well sorted before Windows8
ever is experiencing its final release to the public. If not, who tells that
most of us have to run and get it, the very first day. Sooner or later -
yes, true enough. But then, rather later, so as to skip all the 'firsthand
trouble' of another 'toddler-version'. That is the way it used to be, and I
guess it is the way it will continue: The early guys, will always have to
break their way through the new land.
One thing though, that did make me jump a bit, was what I seem to read out
of an article I found on the net. The address will be pasted below. From
this one article, it seems that the COM-interface, that we base most of our
apps on, will be somehow restricted. According to the author of the
article - and let me stress, this is his first impression - the limitation
is rather wide. For instance, if I am reading things correct, the 'File
object' (which is used whenever the app needs to get hold of info from the
hard disk), will no longer be available. Some of you tech guys, might be
able to read the article more thoroughly, and get a slightly different
meaning of it. Would be great, if you then would tell what your feeling is.
At least, if I am correct, there might be a need for rewriting of a good
amount of the apps we have come to rly on, from App Central on GW's
homepage.
No, no, no. All you normal users out there. Don't start a stream of
despaired postings. There is still time to cook the meal. (Smile!) Windows8
is not out yet, and by the time it is, there likely will be workarounds; if
they can be found. And again, how many will be upgrading to the new OS -
hence get into trouble - the first day, anyway. Nonetheless, it always is
interesting to be a bit prepared on what the change will mean.
Interestingly - to all of you who are struggling to find yourself
comfortable with IE9, far as I can see, Windows8 will hold IE10. Yet another
toy to play with. (Smile!) One thing the article stated, was that IE10 won't
allow add-ons. Whether that will be a step forward, or backward, I am not
fully able to discern. And, neither am I capable to tell whether such
restrictions will affect GW's chance of intergrating with the system. But
maybe there is a given reason why a rewrite of Browse Mode is not going to
be released tomorrow. (Smile!) With the risk of having another stream of the
'get that rewrite out the door' postings; I am merely wondering and
guessing. At this state, when none of us have had their hands on the new
OS - and tons of rumors, and first impressions are flourishing - we all can
merely guess. We don't need to despair at the moment. Simply just keep the
discussion on a 'down-to-the-earth' level. Constructive comments are always
welcome in such cases.
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/programming-and-development/windows-8-a-developers-first-impressions/4623?tag=nl.e098
PS: I am not sure how reliable the source is. It will stand fully and solely
on its own; presenting the personal openion and impressions of the author. I
only asked my questions, in case all of this is real facts.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 2:03 AM
Subject: Re: FW: Future of W.E and Windows 8 concerns
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/br229516
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Barry" <[email protected]>
To: "Robert" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 5:38 PM
Subject: Re: FW: Future of W.E and Windows 8 concerns
Consumer copies of a developer build?
I think not.
At 06:48 AM 9/19/2011, Robert wrote:
There was a windows 8 developer release last week. I think consumer
copies wil come out next month.
----- Original Message ----- From: "David Tanner"
<[email protected]>
To: "Chip Orange" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 8:22 PM
Subject: Re: FW: Future of W.E and Windows 8 concerns
Do we have any close idea yet when Windows 8 is probably going to be
released? Are we talking mid 2012 or later?
----- Original Message ----- From: "Chip Orange" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 10:44 AM
Subject: RE: FW: Future of W.E and Windows 8 concerns
and to add one more item to consider to Tom's great answer; you never
know
how much of Microsoft's development of any product is directly due to
feedback from GW of the sort which says "hey, this isn't working, you
need
to do A, and B, and C ...", and then they go and do it in the next
release.
IE9 will eventually work well with WE, and my guess is that feedback
from GW
"helping" microsoft will be one of the reasons.
Chip
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Kingston [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 12:30 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: FW: Future of W.E and Windows 8 concerns
It's very simple. Microsoft has a thousand programmers continually
changing
things. And even if they're willing to work closely with GW on what's
going
on GW doesn't have a thousand programmers to stay on par with
everything
Microsoft is continually changing; not to mention all the other
companies
they have to work with and programs they have to try to keep
Window-Eyes
working with. It's amazing that they're able to do as well as they do
given
what they have to deal with in a continually changing environment.
Regards,
Tom
On 9/17/2011 7:48 PM, Neville wrote:
GW Micro often claim they work closely with companies such as
Microsoft and Mozilla but I often wonder if this arrangement is quite
one sided because it does notn show up in practice.
For example, IE 9 was released but it is still not very accessible
using the latest version of WE. Mozilla's latest versions of
Thunderbird and Firefox are in the same boat.
So, where is the co-operation?
Neville.
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