[DECtalk] Dectalk 4.4

Jake McMahan mcmahan.jake at gmail.com
Wed Jun 27 15:17:12 EDT 2012


On 6/27/2012 6:11 AM, Dectalk at aol.com wrote:
> 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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     I have written instructions on how to install and use the speak 
window already.

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