software speech for speakup

[Scott Howell]

Kirk, your correct that usb is the suposed future, but I suspect it'll be
some time before the serial port goes the way of the isa slot and even its
hanging on even if barely. I do agree that if a usb keyboard can be
detected, then so could a synth. What is sad is that most folks are going
with the software speech which at this point is very disappointing in my
mind. Oh, and yes there are at least one pci and one usb synth on the
market. Bet Ryser never got a Tripple Talk to muck with yet.
> 
> Hate to say this, but the attitude is what sets back accesibility in the
> first place. Yes, I would suggest avoiding this if buying new equipment
> and you have a serial synth. But this is the future. The fact is that a
> serial port is a resource hog. Perhaps preasure should instead be put on
> manufactures to offer other access means such as PCI and USB synths.
> 
> Before anyone starts on USB, it is very possible to detect some hardware
> on the port before init starts. Keyboards and mice are both capable of
> support in BIOS. There is no reason another device couldn't piggyback the
> same means.
> 
> =======
> Kirk Wood
> Cpt.Kirk at 1tree.net
> 
> Nothing is hard if you know the answer or are used to doing it.
> 
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