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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=700265820-27062012><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>Jake, Can you repost the instructions that you
wrote? Having them may be helpful.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=700265820-27062012><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>Blake</FONT></SPAN></DIV><BR>
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<FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><B>From:</B> dectalk-bounces@bluegrasspals.com
[mailto:dectalk-bounces@bluegrasspals.com] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Jake
McMahan<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, June 27, 2012 3:17 PM<BR><B>To:</B> DECtalk
Discussions<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [DECtalk] Dectalk 4.4<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV class=moz-cite-prefix>On 6/27/2012 6:11 AM, <A
class=moz-txt-link-abbreviated href="mailto:Dectalk@aol.com">Dectalk@aol.com</A>
wrote:<BR></DIV>
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<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV>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)</DIV>
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<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV>SNOOPI BOTTEN </DIV>
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<DIV>In a message dated 6/26/2012 4:53:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, <A
class=moz-txt-link-abbreviated
href="mailto:programmer651@comcast.net">programmer651@comcast.net</A>
writes:</DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" color=#000000 size=2 face=Arial>Hello!
I believe Snoopi is the best person to answer this, but I'm giving all of
you a chance. <BR>Now, I agree that Dectalk 4.4 (available from the Flame of
Hope website) is a great <BR>synthesizer. Snoopi, Blake and all of you, what
makes it better than the newer version, <BR>Dectalk version 5, available
from the dectalk.com site?<BR>Tyler
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</PRE></BLOCKQUOTE> I have written instructions on how to
install and use the speak window already.<BR><BR></BODY></HTML>