Speech-Dispatcher and SMP question

[Lorenzo Taylor]

> How well does Speech-Dispatcher currently work on SMP systems, using
> the native ESpeak module v.s a Generic module?
> 
> Quite well so far. I have been running it since last night with
> absolutely no trouble. The only problem I have is that for some reason
> the Ubuntu init script doesn't work so I have to start it manually to
> get it working. But once it starts it runs like a dream.
> 
> Another question: does the native module allow multiple sounds to go
> through the soundcard?
> 
> If you have pulseaudio on your system, you can set eSpeak to play
> through it. In your /etc/speech-dispatcher/modules/espeak.conf,
> uncomment the line that says
> 
> EspeakAudioOutputMethod "alsa"
> 
> and change "alsa" to "pulse". It works pretty well here, although it
> slows down response time just a little. I still find it quite usable
> though.
> 
> If you would rather use alsa/dmix instead of pulseaudio, you don't
> have to change anything in speech-dispatcher, just configure your
> asound.conf to use the dmix plugin.
> 
> HTH,
> Lorenzo
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