I cannot help but agree. I am actually trying to leave Windows
behind. I only have to use it to run Duxbury until they have the Mac
version.
Its interesting how this topic is so popular on this list. But I
could do without it as I need to learn to use my Mac.
Quote of the nanosecond . . .
I saw a subliminal advertising executive, but only for a second.
Robert & Dreamer Doll ke7nwn
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On 1/18/2014 9:19 AM, Ray Foret Jr wrote:
Uh, maybe: however, doesn’t one have to buy a full copy of Microsoft Word to
get this? Seems like one gets a stripped down version with just one voice and
I really have to say that while GW Micro deserves a favorable mention for this,
it’s got presious little to do with those of us who don’t and will never ever
ever install windows on our Macs.
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 11:06 AM, Teresa Cochran <vegaspipistre...@gmail.com> wrote:
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.
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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. (www.gwmicro.com) has been a trusted pioneer in the
adaptive technology
industry since 1990, and continues to lead with innovative,
customer
driven solutions.
Contact:
Dan Weirich, VP of Sales and Marketing
d...@gwmicro.com
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