[gui-talk] FW: Window-Eyes to JAWS Migration

[Ray Foret jr]

Though I am no longer a windows user, I cannot help but imagine that users of Window-eyes must feel a very deep sense of betrayal today to have had this dropped on them.  I also imagine that the folks over at GW Micro must also feel this betrayal.  I can only imagine the deep sense of pain at the thought that a screen reader which one has used for years and years is now to be abandoned.  OFficial reasons not withstanding,  there is a human loyalty factor involved and this factor cannot nor should be taken lightly.  I cannot help but wonder when the time will come when JAWS users will feel the same way.  If BFO does not wise up and change their practices, developments will soon pass them by and we’ll see this al over again.


Sent from my Mac, The Only computer with full accessibility for the blind built-in

Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray,

Still a very happy Comcast XFinity Voice Guidance, Mac, Verizon Wireless iPhone7+ and Apple TV user!

> On May 15, 2017, at 1:38 PM, Steve Jacobson via gui-talk <gui-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Behalf Of Aaron Smith via Talk
> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 9:14 AM
> To: talk at lists.window-eyes.com
> Subject: Window-Eyes to JAWS Migration
> 
> Thank you for being a valued member of the GW Micro and Window-Eyes family.
> We regret to announce that sales of Window-Eyes have ended in the United
> States and Canada. Users outside of the United States and Canada should
> contact their local distributor for options. We are committed to our
> customers and will honor existing product purchases and software maintenance
> agreements, and we will continue to provide technical support to end users
> that have purchased Window-Eyes or a support package.  
> 
> All users who are currently using 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.
> 
> 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 honor existing Window-Eyes product purchases and
> software maintenance agreements (SMA), as follows. 
> .         End users that paid for and are current with Window-Eyes 9.x will
> be converted to JAWS 18 at no charge.
> .         If you are using an earlier version of Window-Eyes, you can
> purchase an upgrade to JAWS 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, please contact our sales team at
> 800-444-4443. 
> .         Existing Window-Eyes SMAs will be rolled into the JAWS SMA program
> for end users that migrate to JAWS.
> Learn more about the migration options and pricing by visiting
> http://www.gwmicro.com/window-eyes/migrate.
> 
> To make this process as easy as possible, we ask you to complete a simple
> web form that will go directly to our sales team, who will then contact you
> with an authorization code for JAWS 18, or request additional information if
> necessary.
> 
> Requests for upgrades must be submitted at
> http://www.gwmicro.com/window-eyes/migrateform or by phone at 800-444-4443
> by July 31, 2017. 
> 
> Note, the free Window-Eyes Offer for Users of Microsoft Office version is
> not part of the conversion program.
> 
> If you have any questions please call us at 800-444-4443 or email us at
> mailto:orders at vfogroup.com.
> 
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