[access-uk] FW: Window-Eyes First with Windows Vista
- From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 18:38:07 -0000
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Sent: 30 January 2007 18:28
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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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