[Nfb-science] Serotek releases System Access 3.0

Sat Nov 29 04:54:55 UTC 2008

Michael:

There software is for Windows, so as you point out some of their 
statements are exaggerated, misleading, or wrong.  This is not the 
first time that some of their marketing statements have wandered into 
grey areas.

Dave

At 06:08 AM 11/28/2008, you wrote:
>What you are saying is true except they were just saying 64-bit 
>operating systems, and Linux is a 64-bit operating system. If they 
>had stated that it was the first for 64-bit windows operating 
>systems then they very well might be correct as Linux is not a 
>windows operating system (I don't know enough about windows screen 
>readers to know if another can actually run on a 64-bit version of windows).
>
>I also have checked, and I am unable to find any mention of Windows 
>anywhere in that particular announcement. I feel this is misleading, 
>for example they say:
>"From the smallest Netbook
>
>to the most powerful server, System Access delivers fast, reliable,
>and easy to use accessibility."
>As there is no mention that system access is for Windows operating 
>system, does this statement mean that those servers running unix 
>operating systems are accessible with system access?
>
>Michael Whapples
>
>
>On 28/11/08 01:03, Peter Donahue wrote:
>>Hello Michael and listers,
>>
>>      I believe the key word here is "Linux." As far as I know SAToGo is
>>primarily for the Windows Environment including support for 64 bit
>>processors.
>>
>>Peter Donahue
>>
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Michael Whapples"<mwhapples at aim.com>
>>To: "NFB Science and Engineering Division List"<nfb-science at nfbnet.org>
>>Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2008 5:29 PM
>>Subject: Re: [Nfb-science] Serotek releases System Access 3.0
>>
>>
>>Is that 64-bit claim really correct? As far as I know the Orca screen
>>reader works on 64-bit Linux and 64-bit Linux is a 64-bit operating
>>system. I also think some of the other screen readers on linux may work
>>under 64-bit versions of Linux. So do I detect false advertising...
>>
>>Michael Whapples
>>
>>On 27/11/08 17:19, Serotek Announcements (by way of David Andrews
>><dandrews at visi.com>) wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>Serotek releases System Access 3.0
>>>
>>>Serotek Corporation continues to raise the bar in the assistive
>>>technology industry with its latest software release of System Access
>>>3.0. In this release, there is a great deal to be excited about both
>>>for new and existing customers.
>>>
>>>The update to version 3.0 will happen seamlessly for existing
>>>customers with no need for user intervention. And for new customers,
>>>it is not necessary to find and download an installation package.
>>>Users can simply log in to
>>><file:///C:/Users/matt/Downloads/http%3a//www.satogo.com>http://www.satogo.com
>>>or visit
>>><file:///C:/Users/matt/Downloads/http%3a//www.serotek.com>www.serotek.com
>>>and initiate the automated installation process. In this way, users
>>>can begin a trial or create a paid account without any complexity.
>>>
>>>Serotek is proud to release the first full-featured screen access
>>>product with support for 64-bit operating systems. This support is not
>>>only an essential breakthrough for IT professionals working in 64-bit
>>>environments in the course of their employment, but for the average
>>>consumer as well. Blind individuals can now walk in to any of the
>>>increasing number of retail stores who stock their shelves exclusively
>>>with machines running 64-bit operating systems, and purchase a new
>>>computer without wondering whether or not the machine will be
>>>accessible when they take it out of the box. From the smallest Netbook
>>>to the most powerful server, System Access delivers fast, reliable,
>>>and easy to use accessibility.
>>>
>>>Remote Training and Support is now better than ever. System Access
>>>users have long had the ability to remotely access other users'
>>>computers for the purposes of support, training, or just for fun. Now
>>>System Access has added a voice over IP feature which allows for crisp
>>>and clear voice chat between connected users, eliminating the need to
>>>communicate by phone or through third-party VOIP software such as Skype.
>>>
>>>Accessibility Anywhere is right at your fingertips with support for
>>>the
>>><http://www.optelec.com/ca_en/index.php/products/blindness/alva-bc640/>Alva
>>>BC640 Braille display. With this light, portable, and fully plug and
>>>play Braille display, users can have full access to Braille in all
>>>their favorite applications both at home and on the go.
>>>
>>>But screen access to computers isn't just for work anymore. It's also
>>>for fun, and for those living the accessible digital lifestyle, System
>>>Access brings you the most compelling support for
>>><file:///C:/Users/matt/Downloads/http%3a//www.itunes.com>iTunes 8
>>>available on the market. And since everyone enjoys playing games, the
>>>Serotek team and the team at
>>><file:///C:/Users/matt/Downloads/http%3a//www.allinplay.com>All In
>>>Play have collaborated to bring you a game-playing experience you'll
>>>want to return to again and again. All In Play features four games
>>>that are appealing to blind and sighted individuals alike, and with
>>>all plans being less than $8 per month, the fun is accessible and
>>>affordable for all. Combine System Access support for Anagram Tag,
>>>Texas Hold`em, Crazy Eights and the classic game of poker with the
>>>crisp clarity of the System Access Mobile network chat system and
>>>you'll have accessibility and entertainment wherever you go.
>>>
>>>And whether you're at home or on the go, you'll always want the
>>>ability to keep in touch with friends and family. In addition to
>>>Serotek's built-in client supporting MSN Messenger and AOL Instant
>>>Messenger, subscribers to the SA Mobile Network can now easily
>>>communicate with each other through text or voice. Users can add their
>>>SAMNet friends to a list of SA Mobile Network contacts, and have the
>>>ability to initiate a text or voice conversation with those friends.
>>>
>>>These are just a few of the many exciting features available in the
>>>release of System Access version 3.0. If you'd like to see a more
>>>comprehensive list of features, you can
>>><http://www.serotek.com/whatsnew.html>read "what's new in System
>>>Access 3.0".
>>>
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>>>
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