[DECtalk] Dectalk 4.4

[Dectalk at aol.com]

I only like Dectalk 4.40 because I feel it is the closes to the original  
Dectalk that was invented by MIT and Dennis Klatt.   However, I'm  about to 
switch versions just because it's so hard sometimes to set  up.  It has to be 
in the C drive and not a sub directory. The folder  can't have spaces, it 
won't auto associate the EN files, and I'm just sick of  helping people set 
that thing up.
 
I finally got my hands on the "Free" speak window that is put out by Enable 
 Rehab.  Free is a joke because you have to buy the SAPI before you get the 
 free speak window.  Now the good news is, I got a message relayed go me  
saying I won't be sued if I pass it out.   As if I care, I'd only file  a 
counter suit anyway and still pass it out.
 
BUT, before I make it available, Blake and I are setting up support behind  
the thing because it comes with no instructions at all.  Um, I won't put it 
 out that way because then I'll be as bad as Enable Rehab.  So we are  
working on installation instructions as well as how to use the features that are 
 included with the speak window.  And, I'll offer live support for it.
 
It comes with a DT sample window which is blind friendly.  And it  sings.  
I might, might, might throw in my singing instructions just because  I want 
to run circles around Enable Rehab.
 
I'm not touching the SAPI.  I'm told I could because Enable Rehab's  sales 
are so low that they don't care any more.  The SAPI now has really  good 
quality, so for those that want a Dectalk non-singing reader, I'd get  it.  
BUT, I'm not touching it because it's being sold as "DECTALK READER  1", but it 
installs as "DECTALK 4.61".  So if you are blind, it  creates confusion.  
And I have other issues with the SAPI.  I'm  hearing rumors that it will be 
dropped soon because sales are down.  (I  wonder why)
 
My sales are on the rise, so I'm making changes to help the continuation of 
 Dectalk.  My policy is the customer is always right.  My new store is  not 
in place yet, but I think the changes will be good.  The speak window  will 
remain free of course, and I'll never make anyone buy stuff before getting  
access to a free download.
 
 
SNOOPI BOTTEN 
 
 
In a message dated 6/26/2012 4:53:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
programmer651 at comcast.net writes:

Hello! I  believe Snoopi is the best person to answer this, but I'm giving 
all of you a  chance. 
Now, I agree that Dectalk 4.4 (available from the Flame of Hope  website) 
is a great 
synthesizer. Snoopi, Blake and all of you, what makes  it better than the 
newer version, 
Dectalk version 5, available from the  dectalk.com site?
Tyler  Z


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