Well, actually, some folks use Bootcamp or Fusion, and could probably benefit from not having to buy a full copy of WindowEyes when they do so.
HtH, teresa Slow down; you'll get there faster. On Jan 18, 2014, at 8:38 AM, Ray Foret Jr <rforet7...@comcast.net> wrote: > For my part, I’m wondering what this has to do with us Mac users? > > > Sent from my Mac, the only computer with full accessibility for the blind > built-in! > > Sincerely, > The Constantly Barefooted Ray, still a very happy Mac and Iphone 5 user! > > On Jan 18, 2014, at 5:51 AM, Sandi Jazmin Kruse <sandi1...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> hi Chris. Am not sure why they use W E for that, I can't decide if i >> believe it a good or bad thing either. The only thing i kinda wish i >> could get from nvda was a more jaws like voice, that is all really, it >> is simple and too the point. >> It could be that W E got something NVDA don't? As others have said it >> shall indeed be interesting finding out how it plays out. >> >> >> Sandi >> >> >> On 1/17/14, Chris Blouch <cblo...@aol.com> wrote: >>> I wonder why they went with WindowEyes. Maybe less outcry when the #3 >>> gets picked for inclusion. As it normally goes for $900 a pop I could >>> see MS giving them $9 each which would be made up for in quantity. Last >>> WebAIM survey had Primary Screen Reader use with Jaws at 49%, WindowEyes >>> at 12% and Voiceover at 9%. NVDA was actually second with nearly 14%. >>> >>> http://webaim.org/projects/screenreadersurvey4/#primary >>> >>> CB >>> >>> On 1/17/14 8:59 PM, Sandi Jazmin Kruse wrote: >>>> i am kinda wondering what they will gain by doing it like that? >>>> Not that i will ever have too find out, the absolutely only thing i >>>> use windows for is scanning , when done i can copy paste it over in >>>> textedit directly. >>>> I have thought long and hard over if i really needed something newer >>>> than xp for OC'ring and stuff like that, and i simply can't justify >>>> it, not right now at least. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Sandi >>>> >>>> >>>> On 1/17/14, Eileens Misrahi <eileen.misr...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> Hi All, >>>>> >>>>> I just want to point out that I have had a paid copy of Window-Eyes for >>>>> a >>>>> few years. Last year though, if I wanted the Vocalizer voices I needed >>>>> to >>>>> pay for them. Also, I listened to a recent podcast from GW micro on how >>>>> to >>>>> get started with the WE version for Office and it was mentioned in there >>>>> that other synthesizers could be purchased. I am taking a wait and see >>>>> approach on how all this will play out. I provide training to my clients >>>>> in >>>>> all areas of vision rehab, so this could be advantagious for those I >>>>> service >>>>> who require a screen reader. JMO. >>>>> >>>>> Best, >>>>> Eileen >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> On Jan 17, 2014, at 3:12 PM, Terje Strømberg <terjestrmb...@gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Speech Syntherzises is very important for my self i.e. the choice of >>>>>> installing from developers. This is a very bad mistake by GW Micro. >>>>>> Free >>>>>> speech!! >>>>>> >>>>>> Take care >>>>>> >>>>>> 17. jan. 2014 kl. 22:22 skrev Buddy Brannan <bu...@brannan.name>: >>>>>> >>>>>> Licensing costs, most likely. You will also get no free technical >>>>>> support >>>>>> beyond installation. >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA >>>>>> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Jan 17, 2014, at 4:18 PM, Karen Lewellen <klewel...@shellworld.net> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> indeed? if this is a fully functional edition with all other programs, >>>>>>> does not that mean the speech choices you would get with window eyes >>>>>>> in >>>>>>> general? Why are they only offering one synthesizer I wonder? >>>>>>> Kare >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Fri, 17 Jan 2014, Alex Hall wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I haven't followed this thread very closely, so I'm sorry if this has >>>>>>>> come up. You seem to be forgetting about NVDA, a free screen reader >>>>>>>> that >>>>>>>> has very good Office support and can also be scripted. A common >>>>>>>> complaint about NVDA is that people don't like Espeak, the >>>>>>>> synthesizer >>>>>>>> it comes with, but a blog post I read said that Window-Eyes will also >>>>>>>> come with Espeak in this deal. So, the idea that this Window-Eyes >>>>>>>> offer >>>>>>>> opens more doors seems odd, since NVDA is already available, no >>>>>>>> matter >>>>>>>> which version of office you have, or if you don't have Office at all. >>>>>>>> Some comments I've heard even suggest that Window-Eyes does not offer >>>>>>>> very good Office support compared to other screen readers. >>>>>>>> On Jan 17, 2014, at 2:38 PM, Maria and Joe Chapman >>>>>>>> <bubbygirl1...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hi. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Just had another thought. This might be a good thing for those of >>>>>>>>> us >>>>>>>>> looking for volunteer work. If we can use window eyes as long as >>>>>>>>> they >>>>>>>>> have office 2010 or later on their system. How well does window >>>>>>>>> eyes >>>>>>>>> and office work together I wonder? >>>>>>>>> Warm regards and blessings >>>>>>>>> Maria, Joe and FurBabies >>>>>>>>> Email: iMessage:bubbygirl1...@gmail.com >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On 15 Jan 2014, at 6:21 am, Bill Holton <bill32...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Jan-14-2014 >>>>>>>>>> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE >>>>>>>>>> Fort Wayne, Indiana (January 14, 2014) - GW Micro, Inc. >>>>>>>>>> (www.gwmicro.com) is proud >>>>>>>>>> to make a revolutionary announcement. GW Micro and Microsoft Corp. >>>>>>>>>> have partnered >>>>>>>>>> to make Window-Eyes available to users of Microsoft Office at no >>>>>>>>>> cost. >>>>>>>>>> Window-Eyes >>>>>>>>>> is a screen reader that enables people who are blind, visually >>>>>>>>>> impaired, or print >>>>>>>>>> disabled to have full access to Windows PCs and makes the computer >>>>>>>>>> accessible via >>>>>>>>>> speech and/or Braille. >>>>>>>>>> To better deliver Window-Eyes to the people who need it most, GW >>>>>>>>>> Micro >>>>>>>>>> and Microsoft >>>>>>>>>> have collaborated on this global initiative, available in over 15 >>>>>>>>>> languages, to enable >>>>>>>>>> anyone using Microsoft Office 2010 or later to also use Window-Eyes >>>>>>>>>> for free. >>>>>>>>>> Access to technology is critical to people who are blind or >>>>>>>>>> visually >>>>>>>>>> impaired in >>>>>>>>>> order to have the same opportunity to compete in the workplace. As >>>>>>>>>> such, this initiative >>>>>>>>>> between GW Micro and Microsoft has the potential to reduce barriers >>>>>>>>>> for millions >>>>>>>>>> of people who are blind or visually impaired around the world. >>>>>>>>>> As the population ages, technologies like Window-Eyes will become >>>>>>>>>> more >>>>>>>>>> and more important >>>>>>>>>> as the number of people with age-related macular degeneration and >>>>>>>>>> other retinal degenerative >>>>>>>>>> diseases increases. " >>>>>>>>>> This significant change in the way we are doing business reflects >>>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>>> changing perception >>>>>>>>>> of accessibility and also technology in general. >>>>>>>>>> Rather than wait for the world to change, Microsoft and GW Micro >>>>>>>>>> are >>>>>>>>>> leading the >>>>>>>>>> way >>>>>>>>>> ," said Dan Weirich, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for GW >>>>>>>>>> Micro. >>>>>>>>>> Weirich believes this technology can help millions of people gain >>>>>>>>>> access to their >>>>>>>>>> PC, and that providing it free of charge will open a whole new >>>>>>>>>> world >>>>>>>>>> of assistive >>>>>>>>>> technology to many people. >>>>>>>>>> In light of the rapidly changing face of technology and >>>>>>>>>> specifically, >>>>>>>>>> the changing >>>>>>>>>> face of assistive technology, the combined efforts of GW Micro and >>>>>>>>>> Microsoft have >>>>>>>>>> the goal of providing accessibility to people who are blind and >>>>>>>>>> visually impaired >>>>>>>>>> for the long term. >>>>>>>>>> Microsoft continues to take accessibility seriously. >>>>>>>>>> “By partnering with GW Micro in this endeavor we are demonstrating >>>>>>>>>> Microsoft’s ongoing >>>>>>>>>> commitment to provide all of our customers with the technology and >>>>>>>>>> tools to help >>>>>>>>>> each person be productive in both their work and personal lives.” >>>>>>>>>> said Rob Sinclair, Chief Accessibility Officer for Microsoft. >>>>>>>>>> Eligible customers, using Microsoft Office 2010 or higher, will be >>>>>>>>>> able to download >>>>>>>>>> a full version of Window-Eyes starting today at >>>>>>>>>> www.WindowEyesForOffice.com >>>>>>>>>> . >>>>>>>>>> The website provides download instructions as well as additional >>>>>>>>>> details about this >>>>>>>>>> offer. >>>>>>>>>> GW Micro, Inc. 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