[real-eyes] Re: Fw: Window-Eyes First with Windows Vista
- From: "Jim Fettgather" <jim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 18:35:49 -0600
To be completely objective, version numbers are arbitrary, random, and
meaningless.
Assuming they both started at 1.0, they each have their respective timelines
for putting out releases, the .5-s, the .5.1's, and so on.
For example, this is version 1.0 of my response. I could choose to post
version 1.5 or 2.0, tomorrow, or a year from now!
----- 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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