I think it's nonvisual desktop application or access. Something like that.
-----Original Message----- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+stepserve=comcast....@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Paulette Vickery via Talk Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2017 12:01 PM To: 'nick danger'; 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' Subject: RE: End of Life Message What does NVDA, stand for? Also, where do I go to learn more about it? Thanks. Paulette -----Original Message----- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+paulette=evickery....@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of nick danger via Talk Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2017 11:42 AM To: 'Andre'; 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' Subject: RE: End of Life Message Hi, Oh my goodness Roflol, lmao! This has got to be one of the greatest wakeup messages I've ever seen! Hilarious! I haven't written in quite some time primarily because when freedom scientific purchased AI squared, I could see the writing on the wall. I certainly will miss working with window eyes and will probably still love it because it gave me something no screen reader ever did, a career. In July of last year I started working with NVDA and am contributing as much of my window eyes knowledge to new users that are making the transition from Window Eyes to NVDA. I personally would like to invite anyone in this community to join me and my friends of the NVDA community and help us with our mission to be the best screen reader not just for a few of us but all of us users of adaptive technology. Another one of my colleagues has put it best. His post follows my signature. Tony Many of you may have heard about the end of sales for Window-Eyes screen reader. In the early 2000's, Window-Eyes was considered a good alternative to JAWS for Windows when it came to using Microsoft Windows with screen readers. With the acquisition of GW Micro by AI Squared, which in turn was acquired by VFO last year, many analysts predicted the end of life for this screen reader, which occurred on May 15, 2017. This news has huge implications for the global NVDA community, as well as opening opportunities for us. As many Window-Eyes users are eligible to upgrade to JAWS 18, some would choose to switch to NVDA. At the moment several individuals are producing tutorials aimed at helping Window-Eyes users transition to NVDA with ease. But users aren't the only members of the Window-Eyes community: with the end of sales for Window-Eyes, many scripts (or apps) for Window-Eyes became unsupported, and it won't be matter of time before they become part of history. In hopes of inviting Window-Eyes users and developers to join the NVDA ecosystem (provided they are willing), I'd like to propose a community-wide initiative under the umbrella of Project Contact Lenses. Although this project may take different forms, the overall aim is to educate Window-Eyes community that NVDA is a viable option for many people, and a chance for writers of Window-Eyes apps to port their code to the add-ons infrastructure. Other activities may include equipping some Window-Eyes app developers to contribute code to NVDA Core, producing promotional materials, organizing online seminars and so on. Although the bulk of this project is aimed at Window-Eyes users, the ultimate goal is to embrace users of other screen readers to taste NVDA. Some of the activities I plan to do include: . An online seminar or an intensive lab on creating add-ons and/or getting started with contributing code to NVDA Core. . Talking to Window-Eyes app writers about possibility of open-sourcing their code and helping them port apps to the add-ons infrastructure. Some of the things the global community can do include: . Producing transition materials. . Contacting Window-Eyes distributors in your local community and inviting them to try NVDA. . Contacting script writers regarding apps and proposing add-ons. . Holding seminars aimed at users of other screen readers 9mostly Window-Eyes users) on how to master various NVDA concepts such as object navigation, browse mode and others. As for the duration of this initiative, I don't know, but I expect this to be at least several months or more. Comments are appreciated. Cheers, Joseph To love someone deeply Gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply Gives you courage. -----Original Message----- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+danger567=comcast....@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Andre via Talk Sent: Friday, May 26, 2017 6:23 PM To: ukekearu...@valtdnet.com; 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' Subject: RE: End of Life Message Now that was truly hilarious Olusegun. Even though I hate the death of Window-Eyes, I really enjoyed your message. Of course, this could be in bad taste, but I wish it had been the biggest giant instead because I realize after taking it for a spin for a day or so just how powerful Window-Eyes truly was with it's more open scripting nature than JAWS. Plus, just the way things are done in JAWS to me seems a little antiquated and clunky. But I suppose I just have to get used to it and I really am grateful for the opportunity. -----Original Message----- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+stepserve=comcast....@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc. via Talk Sent: Friday, May 26, 2017 3:56 PM To: 'Carol and Roger'; 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' Subject: RE: End of Life Message Ain't it nice that Window-Eyes is finally announcing its own obituary? I know it does take a while to bury a giant, especially when so many friends, family, and well wishers are expected to show up at the funeral. Hmm, sleep well Window-Eyes! Everything does die after a fashion, it's your turn, sleep well! There will come a day when my fingers can't type a character on this keyboard anymore, and I'll join you in that grave! For now, sleep well and prepare a smooth passage space for me!! Sincerely, Olusegun Denver, Colorado --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus _______________________________________________ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/stepserve%40co mcast.net. 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