I agree with Tom and intend to grab Window Eyes if possible.  Depends on 
whether or not my XYL has a recent version of office.  As for switching from 
Jaws, didn't WE have a jaws mode where you could use most or all of the same 
commands?  Not being a Window Eyes user I'm not certain of this but thought 
I'd recalled seeing mention of it some time back and if true, it would 
certainly ease the transition.  lou  WA3MIX
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 8:41 AM
Subject: Re: Window-Eyes available for free


> Kelvin and all:
>
> I had been tempted to post the news release to the list here, but didn't
> want it to be perceived to be off topic, so thanks for doing this.
>
> This is an incredible offer, as best as I can tell.
>
> I personally use Jaws, but am now seriously considering at least having
> Window Eyes available as another tool in the toolbox, since it might be 
> more
> likely to keep up with the rapid changes that are going on with today's
> Windows operating systems.
>
> It will probably be Summer until I can do this, because I'm now back to
> teaching full-time, but it will definitely be on the project list for that
> time frame.
>
> I have two issues that I would like input on from anyone who is willing, 
> but
> the best thing would probably be to respond off list:
>
> 1.  If I keep Jaws as my main screen reader, what would be the easiest way
> to set Window Eyes up as a second alternative that I could get to easily.
> Could I just install it like any other program, and make a relevant 
> shortcut
> key?
>
> And
>
> 2.  How much of a learning curve is there with Window Eyes, keeping in 
> mind
> that I have been using Jaws for the last 15 years?
>
> I am asking these same questions on other relevant lists to which I 
> belong.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Kelvin Marsh
> Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 6:54 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Window-Eyes available for free
>
> Hi All,
>
> I hadn't quite appreciated the scope of the offer when it was made = 
> earlier
> this week, but GWMicro and Microsoft have announced that the Window-Eyes
> screen reader is now free for anyone with a copy of MS Office 10 or =
> greater.
> I initially thought Window-Eyes would just work with Office, but it = 
> looks
> like you get the complete package.