Uh, maybe: however, doesn’t one have to buy a full copy of Microsoft Word to get this? Seems like one gets a stripped down version with just one voice and I really have to say that while GW Micro deserves a favorable mention for this, it’s got presious little to do with those of us who don’t and will never ever ever install windows on our Macs.
Sent from my Mac, the only computer with full accessibility for the blind built-in! Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray, still a very happy Mac and Iphone 5 user! On Jan 18, 2014, at 11:06 AM, Teresa Cochran <vegaspipistre...@gmail.com> wrote: > Well, actually, some folks use Bootcamp or Fusion, and could probably benefit > from not having to buy a full copy of WindowEyes when they do so. > > HtH, > teresa > > Slow down; you'll get there faster. > > On Jan 18, 2014, at 8:38 AM, Ray Foret Jr <rforet7...@comcast.net> wrote: > >> For my part, I’m wondering what this has to do with us Mac users? >> >> >> Sent from my Mac, the only computer with full accessibility for the blind >> built-in! >> >> Sincerely, >> The Constantly Barefooted Ray, still a very happy Mac and Iphone 5 user! >> >> On Jan 18, 2014, at 5:51 AM, Sandi Jazmin Kruse <sandi1...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> hi Chris. Am not sure why they use W E for that, I can't decide if i >>> believe it a good or bad thing either. The only thing i kinda wish i >>> could get from nvda was a more jaws like voice, that is all really, it >>> is simple and too the point. >>> It could be that W E got something NVDA don't? As others have said it >>> shall indeed be interesting finding out how it plays out. >>> >>> >>> Sandi >>> >>> >>> On 1/17/14, Chris Blouch <cblo...@aol.com> wrote: >>>> I wonder why they went with WindowEyes. Maybe less outcry when the #3 >>>> gets picked for inclusion. As it normally goes for $900 a pop I could >>>> see MS giving them $9 each which would be made up for in quantity. Last >>>> WebAIM survey had Primary Screen Reader use with Jaws at 49%, WindowEyes >>>> at 12% and Voiceover at 9%. NVDA was actually second with nearly 14%. >>>> >>>> http://webaim.org/projects/screenreadersurvey4/#primary >>>> >>>> CB >>>> >>>> On 1/17/14 8:59 PM, Sandi Jazmin Kruse wrote: >>>>> i am kinda wondering what they will gain by doing it like that? >>>>> Not that i will ever have too find out, the absolutely only thing i >>>>> use windows for is scanning , when done i can copy paste it over in >>>>> textedit directly. >>>>> I have thought long and hard over if i really needed something newer >>>>> than xp for OC'ring and stuff like that, and i simply can't justify >>>>> it, not right now at least. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Sandi >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 1/17/14, Eileens Misrahi <eileen.misr...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> Hi All, >>>>>> >>>>>> I just want to point out that I have had a paid copy of Window-Eyes for >>>>>> a >>>>>> few years. Last year though, if I wanted the Vocalizer voices I needed >>>>>> to >>>>>> pay for them. Also, I listened to a recent podcast from GW micro on how >>>>>> to >>>>>> get started with the WE version for Office and it was mentioned in there >>>>>> that other synthesizers could be purchased. I am taking a wait and see >>>>>> approach on how all this will play out. I provide training to my clients >>>>>> in >>>>>> all areas of vision rehab, so this could be advantagious for those I >>>>>> service >>>>>> who require a screen reader. JMO. >>>>>> >>>>>> Best, >>>>>> Eileen >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>> >>>>>> On Jan 17, 2014, at 3:12 PM, Terje Strømberg <terjestrmb...@gmail.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Speech Syntherzises is very important for my self i.e. the choice of >>>>>>> installing from developers. This is a very bad mistake by GW Micro. >>>>>>> Free >>>>>>> speech!! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Take care >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 17. jan. 2014 kl. 22:22 skrev Buddy Brannan <bu...@brannan.name>: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Licensing costs, most likely. You will also get no free technical >>>>>>> support >>>>>>> beyond installation. >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA >>>>>>> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Jan 17, 2014, at 4:18 PM, Karen Lewellen <klewel...@shellworld.net> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> indeed? if this is a fully functional edition with all other programs, >>>>>>>> does not that mean the speech choices you would get with window eyes >>>>>>>> in >>>>>>>> general? Why are they only offering one synthesizer I wonder? >>>>>>>> Kare >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Fri, 17 Jan 2014, Alex Hall wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I haven't followed this thread very closely, so I'm sorry if this has >>>>>>>>> come up. You seem to be forgetting about NVDA, a free screen reader >>>>>>>>> that >>>>>>>>> has very good Office support and can also be scripted. A common >>>>>>>>> complaint about NVDA is that people don't like Espeak, the >>>>>>>>> synthesizer >>>>>>>>> it comes with, but a blog post I read said that Window-Eyes will also >>>>>>>>> come with Espeak in this deal. So, the idea that this Window-Eyes >>>>>>>>> offer >>>>>>>>> opens more doors seems odd, since NVDA is already available, no >>>>>>>>> matter >>>>>>>>> which version of office you have, or if you don't have Office at all. >>>>>>>>> Some comments I've heard even suggest that Window-Eyes does not offer >>>>>>>>> very good Office support compared to other screen readers. >>>>>>>>> On Jan 17, 2014, at 2:38 PM, Maria and Joe Chapman >>>>>>>>> <bubbygirl1...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Hi. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Just had another thought. This might be a good thing for those of >>>>>>>>>> us >>>>>>>>>> looking for volunteer work. If we can use window eyes as long as >>>>>>>>>> they >>>>>>>>>> have office 2010 or later on their system. How well does window >>>>>>>>>> eyes >>>>>>>>>> and office work together I wonder? >>>>>>>>>> Warm regards and blessings >>>>>>>>>> Maria, Joe and FurBabies >>>>>>>>>> Email: iMessage:bubbygirl1...@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On 15 Jan 2014, at 6:21 am, Bill Holton <bill32...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Jan-14-2014 >>>>>>>>>>> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE >>>>>>>>>>> Fort Wayne, Indiana (January 14, 2014) - GW Micro, Inc. >>>>>>>>>>> (www.gwmicro.com) is proud >>>>>>>>>>> to make a revolutionary announcement. GW Micro and Microsoft Corp. >>>>>>>>>>> have partnered >>>>>>>>>>> to make Window-Eyes available to users of Microsoft Office at no >>>>>>>>>>> cost. >>>>>>>>>>> Window-Eyes >>>>>>>>>>> is a screen reader that enables people who are blind, visually >>>>>>>>>>> impaired, or print >>>>>>>>>>> disabled to have full access to Windows PCs and makes the computer >>>>>>>>>>> accessible via >>>>>>>>>>> speech and/or Braille. >>>>>>>>>>> To better deliver Window-Eyes to the people who need it most, GW >>>>>>>>>>> Micro >>>>>>>>>>> and Microsoft >>>>>>>>>>> have collaborated on this global initiative, available in over 15 >>>>>>>>>>> languages, to enable >>>>>>>>>>> anyone using Microsoft Office 2010 or later to also use Window-Eyes >>>>>>>>>>> for free. >>>>>>>>>>> Access to technology is critical to people who are blind or >>>>>>>>>>> visually >>>>>>>>>>> impaired in >>>>>>>>>>> order to have the same opportunity to compete in the workplace. As >>>>>>>>>>> such, this initiative >>>>>>>>>>> between GW Micro and Microsoft has the potential to reduce barriers >>>>>>>>>>> for millions >>>>>>>>>>> of people who are blind or visually impaired around the world. >>>>>>>>>>> As the population ages, technologies like Window-Eyes will become >>>>>>>>>>> more >>>>>>>>>>> and more important >>>>>>>>>>> as the number of people with age-related macular degeneration and >>>>>>>>>>> other retinal degenerative >>>>>>>>>>> diseases increases. " >>>>>>>>>>> This significant change in the way we are doing business reflects >>>>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>>>> changing perception >>>>>>>>>>> of accessibility and also technology in general. >>>>>>>>>>> Rather than wait for the world to change, Microsoft and GW Micro >>>>>>>>>>> are >>>>>>>>>>> leading the >>>>>>>>>>> way >>>>>>>>>>> ," said Dan Weirich, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for GW >>>>>>>>>>> Micro. >>>>>>>>>>> Weirich believes this technology can help millions of people gain >>>>>>>>>>> access to their >>>>>>>>>>> PC, and that providing it free of charge will open a whole new >>>>>>>>>>> world >>>>>>>>>>> of assistive >>>>>>>>>>> technology to many people. >>>>>>>>>>> In light of the rapidly changing face of technology and >>>>>>>>>>> specifically, >>>>>>>>>>> the changing >>>>>>>>>>> face of assistive technology, the combined efforts of GW Micro and >>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft have >>>>>>>>>>> the goal of providing accessibility to people who are blind and >>>>>>>>>>> visually impaired >>>>>>>>>>> for the long term. >>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft continues to take accessibility seriously. >>>>>>>>>>> “By partnering with GW Micro in this endeavor we are demonstrating >>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft’s ongoing >>>>>>>>>>> commitment to provide all of our customers with the technology and >>>>>>>>>>> tools to help >>>>>>>>>>> each person be productive in both their work and personal lives.” >>>>>>>>>>> said Rob Sinclair, Chief Accessibility Officer for Microsoft. >>>>>>>>>>> Eligible customers, using Microsoft Office 2010 or higher, will be >>>>>>>>>>> able to download >>>>>>>>>>> a full version of Window-Eyes starting today at >>>>>>>>>>> www.WindowEyesForOffice.com >>>>>>>>>>> . >>>>>>>>>>> The website provides download instructions as well as additional >>>>>>>>>>> details about this >>>>>>>>>>> offer. >>>>>>>>>>> GW Micro, Inc. 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