This information is no longer available because window-eyes is using the skype API to get this information. Window-eyes needs to start using MSAA for this information, because it is available there, just not from the skype API.
-----Original Message----- From: Steve Clower [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 4:33 AM To: Jim Grimsby Jr. Cc: Christo de Klerk; [email protected] Subject: Re: skype We will be releasing an update to the Skype Enhance app which addresses some changes that were made between version 6.21 and 6.22. However, if status change and call-related announcements are important to you, be aware that this information is no longer available as of version 6.22 of Skype. Regards Steve -- Stephen Clower Window-Eyes Product Support and App Development Ai Squared 725 Airport North Office Park Fort Wayne, IN 46825 (802) 362-3612 www.aisquared.com Sent from my phone. > On Nov 13, 2014, at 7:20 AM, Jim Grimsby Jr. <[email protected]> wrote: > > I use the latest version of Skype, 6.21. that is not the latest > version of skype The latest is Skype Version 6.22.81.104. > it has been reported on the skype English list and the skype talking > list that skype talking does not work with this version of skype. It > should also be noted that skype talking will not be updated, because > as I said in another message the skype API is not supported. > I have not seen any reports on how well this version works with the > window-eyes skype app. Will have to test it if someone else has not > already. > > Hth > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Christo de Klerk [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 11:58 PM > To: Rod hutton; 'Jim Grimsby Jr.'; 'RJ Sandefur' > Cc: [email protected] > Subject: Re: skype > > Hello > > I use the latest version of Skype, 6.21, with Skype Talking and it > works just fine. > > Kind regards > > Christo > > >> On 2014/11/13 3:36 AM, Rod hutton wrote: >> >> Hi Jim, >> >> I defend your right to express your opinion wherever or whenever you >> feel it is appropriate, and I, for one, very much appreciate the >> widest possible range of views on any subject. >> >> As the Star Trek Vulcans say, "Infinite Diversity In Infinite >> Combinations (IDIC)," the medallions Spock wore on his dress uniform >> on special occasions. grin >> >> Peace and long life, >> >> Rod >> >> *From:*Jim Grimsby Jr. [mailto:[email protected]] >> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 12, 2014 3:29 PM >> *To:* 'RJ Sandefur' >> *Cc:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* RE: skype >> >> Hello, >> >> no, GW connect can never be revived. The component, that allowed GW >> connect to communicate with the Skype service has been's discontinued >> by Microsoft. It should also be noted that relying on the Skype API >> for the desktop application is also unreliable, due to the fact, that >> Microsoft has officially discontinued support for the desktop Skype >> API. This means programs such as Skype talking will no longer >> function with Skype. The last version that Skype talking worked with >> reliably is Skype 6.21. >> >> The good news of course is that Skype itself is extremely accessible >> and all of the events needed are supplied to the accessibility APIs. >> This means that your screen reader will be able to access all the >> information and provided to you in a meaningful manner. Thus >> eliminating the need for a specialized client. This of course >> assumes that you accept the idea that the need was ever there in the >> first place. I myself do not. I personally felt that a proprietary >> specialized client specifically for the blind was a bad idea. The >> events that I outlined above serves to demonstrate my view on this >> was correct. >> >> Now course, we must touch upon the universal app for Skype. The >> accessibility for this app is deplorable. Something should >> definitely be done about this by Microsoft of course not a I squared. >> That being said, this is true of most universal apps. When 99% of >> the apps available from the store say accessibility no. This should >> tell you that this is a problem that needs to be addressed. I do hope >> that it is addressed for Windows 10 because I would love to use >> Windows on all of my devices. I strongly believe that Windows 10 >> will be one operating system to rule them all. >> >> I hope that this answers your question. I also hope that I may be >> forgiven for providing some of my own views and thoughts on the >> matter. Thank you for reading! >> >> *From:*RJ Sandefur [mailto:[email protected]] >> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 12, 2014 11:52 AM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* skype >> >> Will GW connect comeback in the future? RJ > If you reply to this message it will be delivered to the original > sender only. If your reply would benefit others on the list and your > message is related to GW Micro, then please consider sending your > message to [email protected] so the entire list will receive it. > > GW-Info messages are archived at http://www.gwmicro.com/gwinfo. You > can manage your list subscription at http://www.gwmicro.com/listserv. > If you reply to this message it will be delivered to the original sender only. If your reply would benefit others on the list and your message is related to GW Micro, then please consider sending your message to [email protected] so the entire list will receive it. > > GW-Info messages are archived at http://www.gwmicro.com/gwinfo. You can manage your list subscription at http://www.gwmicro.com/listserv. > > If you reply to this message it will be delivered to the original sender only. If your reply would benefit others on the list and your message is related to GW Micro, then please consider sending your message to [email protected] so the entire list will receive it. GW-Info messages are archived at http://www.gwmicro.com/gwinfo. You can manage your list subscription at http://www.gwmicro.com/listserv. If you reply to this message it will be delivered to the original sender only. If your reply would benefit others on the list and your message is related to GW Micro, then please consider sending your message to [email protected] so the entire list will receive it. GW-Info messages are archived at http://www.gwmicro.com/gwinfo. You can manage your list subscription at http://www.gwmicro.com/listserv.
