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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>
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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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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 Z<br>
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I have written instructions on how to install and use the speak
window already.<br>
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