More Jawing about Freedom Scientific
Howdy Comrades!
Much of the chatter in the blind community concerning Wafra’s purchase of Freedom Scientific demonstrates an incredible level of racism, ethnic stereotyping and knee-jerk nationalism. So far, no real evidence has surfaced tending to support the initial hysteria. Questions remain about what Wafra is up to and why they paid Summit Partners for a company that has only one halfway decent product to sell, JAWS.
I am frankly puzzled by this entire affair. From back channel contacts of persons employed by FS and discussions with a Kuwatte investor, Wafra’s purchase of Freedom Scientific seems somewhat out of character. First of all, Wafra has a dislike of companies involved in litigation. So, why support a trademark suit against Saratech over the right to use the word “Freedom” for one of their products. Moreover, Wafra seems more interested in the growing number of persons who have some limited vision, a sector that is likely to have a good deal of disposable income. Will this result in a corporate culture that eventually abandons the world’s leading screen reader? Why then would Freedom Scientific drop Magic, something that does seem to be in the cards? There simply doesn’t seem to be enough profit potential in the current FS product line to warrant Wafra’s investment. I guess only time will tell. It makes me wonder, however, if I should purchase Window Eyes and blow off good old JAWS.
Regards,
Chairman Mal
Power to the Peeps!
Howdy Comrades!
Much of the chatter in the blind community concerning Wafra’s purchase of Freedom Scientific demonstrates an incredible level of racism, ethnic stereotyping and knee-jerk nationalism. So far, no real evidence has surfaced tending to support the initial hysteria. Questions remain about what Wafra is up to and why they paid Summit Partners for a company that has only one halfway decent product to sell, JAWS.
I am frankly puzzled by this entire affair. From back channel contacts of persons employed by FS and discussions with a Kuwatte investor, Wafra’s purchase of Freedom Scientific seems somewhat out of character. First of all, Wafra has a dislike of companies involved in litigation. So, why support a trademark suit against Saratech over the right to use the word “Freedom” for one of their products. Moreover, Wafra seems more interested in the growing number of persons who have some limited vision, a sector that is likely to have a good deal of disposable income. Will this result in a corporate culture that eventually abandons the world’s leading screen reader? Why then would Freedom Scientific drop Magic, something that does seem to be in the cards? There simply doesn’t seem to be enough profit potential in the current FS product line to warrant Wafra’s investment. I guess only time will tell. It makes me wonder, however, if I should purchase Window Eyes and blow off good old JAWS.
Regards,
Chairman Mal
Power to the Peeps!
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