From: Blake Ison <Blake.Ison@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: 23 May 2017
Subject: Window-Eyes in Australia & Asia Pacific: End of line product
communication 23 May 2017
Good evening,
For anyone who did not receive my previous email, please find below. For all
that did receive it, my apologies for sending it again, there was an issue
where it was marked as spam by some users.
Tuesday 23rd May, 2017 We regret to announce that VFO
internationally has made the decision to cease promotion and development
ofWindow-Eyes. Therefore we wish to inform our valued clients that Window-Eyes
is now an end-of-line product. The Distributors of Window-Eyes in Australia and
Asia-Pacific, being Quantum RLV and Humanware would like to communicate that
VFO are still committed to their customers and will honour existing product
purchases and software maintenance agreements. VFO will also continue to
provide technical support to end users that have purchased Window-Eyes or a
support package. All current users of Window-Eyes can continue to use the
software indefinitely; however, as the Windows® operating system and/or
applications change over time, Window-Eyes may not function adequately for your
needs. There are a small number of Window-Eyes licenses available at Humanware
Sydney so please act quickly and contact Humanware for information. We
understand how important a screen reader is to you and are offering JAWS® for
Windows 18 as a replacement. We are committed to providing a smooth transition
and will honour existing Window-Eyes product purchases and software maintenance
agreements, as follows.· End-users that have paid, current licenses of
Window-Eyes 9.x will be converted to JAWS® for Windows 18 at no charge.·
If you are using an earlier version of Window-Eyes, you can purchase an
upgrade to JAWS® for Windows 18.· If you are using the free version of
Window-Eyes you can continue to use it. While there is not an upgrade path from
the free version, if you are interested in purchasing JAWS® for Windows 18,
please contact either Quantum 1300 883 853 or Humanware: 02 9686 2600 for
information.· Existing Window-Eyes SMAs will be rolled into the JAWS
SMA program for end-users that migrate to JAWS® for Windows 18.Detailed upgrade
and SMA pricing information is as follows:
| Window-Eyes 8.0 - 8.4 to JAWS Pro | $ 315 |
| Window-Eyes 8.0 - 8.4 to JAWS Home | $ 190 |
| Window-Eyes 7.5 to JAWS Pro | $ 630 |
| Window-Eyes 7.5 to JAWS Home | $ 380 |
| Window-Eyes Older than 7.5 to JAWS Pro | $ 865 |
| Window-Eyes Older than 7.5 to JAWS Home | $ 565 |
| Window-Eyes Offer for Users of Microsoft Office version to JAWS Pro | $
1,730 |
| Window-Eyes Offer for Users of Microsoft Office version to JAWS Home | $
1,415 |
| Window-Eyes to JAWS Pro SMA | $ 315 |
| Window-Eyes to JAWS Home SMA | $ 190 |
To make this process as easy as possible, we ask when you contact us, that you
provide your current product serial number and version. Quantum 1300 883 853 or
Humanware: 02 9686 2600