Speakup and ViaVoice.

[Kirk Wood]

On Tue, 12 Dec 2000, Charles Hallenbeck wrote:

> Excellent points, Brian. There is one more point to be made - a software
> synthesizer is not only demanding of memory but of CPU power. That means
> if speakup relied on a software synthesizer it would not run on minimum
> systems, and there is a lot of need for minimum systems to be accessible,

While the above is quite true, not developing something because it won't
run on a minimal PC is not good. That promotes staying second class. But
also if there is a software speech option, it will allow more
options. First, it is (unfortunately) cheaper to get a system capable of
running software speech then to buy any other then the lowest cost
synths. Second, most newer laptops have sound built in. The laptop market
is saddled with less then ideal to begin with. But having to carry an
external synth negates some of the advantages previously enjoyed.

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