[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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