[real-eyes] Re: Fw: Window-Eyes First with Windows Vista
- From: "Chip Bloch" <wbloch@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:52:03 -0600
Jim,
Does this mean that Mr. Fettgather will start incorporating Window Eyes
training into the curriculum at Alphapointe, or does JAWS still have a
monopoly? <smile>
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Fettgather" <jimkc@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 4:14 PM
Subject: [real-eyes] Fw: Window-Eyes First with Windows Vista
> 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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