[real-eyes] Re: Fw: Window-Eyes First with Windows Vista
- From: "& Ruthie" <chaosynchronous@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 21:14:57 -0600
Duyahn, While I agree with you that win eyes is pretty cocky with this
"public beta" release and calling their software "Vista ready," the version
numbers mean absolutely nothing.
Ruthie &
No program done by an undergrad will work after she graduates.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Duyahn Walker" <themusicman1@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 6:21 PM
Subject: [real-eyes] Re: Fw: Window-Eyes First with Windows Vista
> You know? I never thought I'd say this but, they are being just a bit
> cocky.
> So what! There beta version is ready before JFW is? I mean, come on!
> Win-eyes is a beta and they shouldn't say that it is a fully functional
> program in my personal opinion. Beta programs do happen to have bugs in
> them. I am using a midi program and it is a beta program. I have spoken to
> folks at FS and have reported lots of bugs to them. Sorry if I am rambling
> on and am probably making no sense. I am saying that I think FS should get
> a
> chance. At least I can say this about Jaws. It is ahead in the numbers
> game
> as apposed to Win-Eyes. JFW is in version 8, where as Win-eyes is only in
> version 6? Um? Com on! Am I missing something here?
>
>
> Duyahn
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Beach" <rbeach@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 5:09 PM
> Subject: [real-eyes] Re: Fw: Window-Eyes First with Windows Vista
>
>
>> Hmmm, it's about time they got it together. I remember when they were
>> trying to support Windows 3.11 when everybody else had moved on to
>> Windows 98, not 95, but 98. When asked what was taking them so long, I
>> remember a GW rep saying they didn't feel Windows 95 or 98 was stable
>> enough to work with.
>>
>> I also have an issue with a company releasing a public beta and calling
>> it "being ready on the same day." If they were going to be "ready," it
>> should be a full release.
>>
>> Just a little slight of hand marketing there, in my personal opinion.
>>
>>
>>
>> Robert Lee Beach
>> Assistive Technology Specialist
>> Kansas City Kansas Community College
>> 7250 State Avenue
>> Kansas City, KS 66112
>> Phone: (913) 288-7671
>> Fax: (913) 288-7678
>> E-mail: rbeach@xxxxxxxxx
>>>>> jimkc@xxxxxxxxxx 01/30/07 4:14 PM >>>
>> Window-Eyes First with Windows Vista
>> Where's FS?
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: dan@xxxxxxxxxxx
>> To: gw-info@xxxxxxxxxxx
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 12:27 PM
>> Subject: Window-Eyes First with Windows Vista
>>
>>
>>
>> Think Window-Eyes First - This is the first time in the history of
>> computer technology, where a full-featured screen reader is ready on the
>> same day as the general release of a new operating system. No other
>> screen reader is ready.
>>
>> In July 2000 at the summer conferences GW Micro demonstrated Window-Eyes
>> reading Adobe PDF files. No other screen reader was ready.
>>
>> In September 2001 at the WCD exhibition GW Micro demonstrated
>> Window-Eyes running under Windows XP. No other screen reader was ready.
>>
>> In March 2002 at the CSUN conference GW Micro demonstrated Window-Eyes
>> version 4.2 utilizing Flash technology. No other screen reader was
>> ready.
>>
>> With the January 2003 release of version 4.21, Window-Eyes was the first
>> to implement Display Chain Management, the standard that allows
>> applications such as screen readers and screen magnifiers to co-exist
>> peacefully. No other screen reader was ready.
>>
>> In March 2003 at the CSUN conference GW Micro demonstrated Window-Eyes
>> running under Citrix MetaFrame XP, Microsoft Terminal Services and
>> Microsoft Windows XP/2003 Professional Remote Desktop. No other screen
>> reader was ready.
>>
>> When Window-Eyes 4.5 was released in September 2003 it had the first and
>> to this date the only error reporting system available in a screen
>> reader. This error reporting system improves stability and reliability,
>> which are critical to a productive, enjoyable computing experience. No
>> other screen reader was ready then and no other screen reader is ready
>> today.
>>
>> In November 2005, the release of Window-Eyes 5.5 offered full support of
>> Mozilla Firefox running DHTML applications. No other screen reader was
>> ready.
>>
>> December 4, 2006 GW Micro released Window-Eyes 6.0 with Microsoft Office
>> 2007 support and support for the new ribbon interface. No other screen
>> reader was ready.
>>
>> Today - January 30, 2007 GW Micro released a public beta version of
>> Window-Eyes that will run under the new operating system, Windows Vista.
>> This is the first time in the history of computer technology, where a
>> full-featured screen reader is ready on the same day as the general
>> release of a new operating system. No other full-featured screen reader
>> is ready.
>>
>> Think Window-Eyes First because we strive to be the First and you should
>> not have to wait. We are leading the way, just as we have for many
>> years - innovating, changing with new technology, giving you, the
>> customer the true freedom to choose the latest software when you want
>> it.
>>
>> To download a full public beta version that anyone, even non-Window-Eyes
>> users can try, go to www.gwmicro.com/beta and download your copy today.
>>
>>
>> For our clients with computers running Windows 2000, XP or 2003 Server
>> there is a separate public beta download, which includes various
>> improvements and performance enhancements. When you download your
>> version, please make certain you are choosing the correct file.
>>
>> Remember, this is a public beta version - please let us know about any
>> issues that you may find. We listen and respond to our customers and
>> our goal is to provide the finest quality screen reader possible.
>>
>>
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