Lease to own? I was under the impression that they didn't have that
anymore. I bought my window eyes that way, but I finished paying it off
in 2010. Pam.
-----Original Message----- From: Joseph Norton via Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2016 8:56 PM
To: 'Chris Skarstad' ; 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' ; 'Dennis Long'
Subject: RE: Contacting VFO Regarding Window-Eyes
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:talk-bounces+joseph.norton=gmail....@lists.window-eyes.com] On
Behalf Of Chris Skarstad via Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2016 5:21 PM
To: Dennis Long <dennisl1...@gmail.com>; Window-Eyes Discussion List
<talk@lists.window-eyes.com>
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"
<talk@lists.window-eyes.com>
To: "Tony C" <tch...@mediacombb.net>; "Chris Skarstad"
<rascal0...@verizon.net>; "Window-Eyes Discussion List"
<talk@lists.window-eyes.com>
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:talk-bounces+john_farley=btinternet.com@lists.window-eyes.c
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
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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? To me, this is
a case of double standards.
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