[access-uk] Re: Skype

  • From: Saqib <saqibh23@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:18:35 +0000

Hi.  They will be supporting video calling in future updates of the program.  

Sent from my iPhone

On 23 Jan 2012, at 13:22, "Iain Lackie" <ilackie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> If GW Micro can’t accept video calls, that would be a major point against it. 
> I had too many crashes for it to be acceptable.
>  
> Iain
>  
> From: Williams Family
> Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 1:13 PM
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Skype
>  
> yes gw skype works with any screenreader. i use jaws.
> brian
>  
> From: Ibrahim Gucukoglu
> Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 10:22 PM
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Skype
>  
> Hi David.
>  
> I assume so, I don't actually use Skype as most of my coms are done using my 
> IPhone these days, but since all elements conform to Windows standard 
> controls and the like, I cant foresee any accessibility issues what ever.
>  
> All the best, Ibrahim.
>  
> From: David Russell
> Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 8:21 PM
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Skype
>  
> Thanks, I will take a look at the GW Micro option.  I assume it can be used 
> with jaws?
>  
>  
> David
>  
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
> Ibrahim Gucukoglu
> Sent: 22 January 2012 19:39
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Skype
>  
> Hi David.
>  
> If accessibility is your prime focus here, you could do no better than to 
> download  the GW Skype application from GW Micro, creators of Window-Eyes 
> which is a fully accessible interface and alternative to the Skype 
> application itself.  You could alternatively download the Skype application 
> from www.skype.com and download scripts for JAWS, though I don't have the 
> link for those at this time.
>  
> All the best and good luck, Ibrahim.
>  
>  
> From: David Russell
> Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 7:32 PM
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Skype
>  
> Hi all
>  
> Could someone please advise me of which version of Skype to use with my 
> Windows 7 64 bit pc.  Obviously I need a version as accessible with my screen 
> reader, Jaws 13, as possible.
>  
>  
> Any help would be much appreciated.
>  
> David

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