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From: Ann.Parsons@f204.n260.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Parsons)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Text to speech
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Date: 18 Jul 90 20:55:45 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Hi Gino,
>"I am DESPERATLY seeking a way to convert word proccessor text into 
>"fairly high quality speech. I have searched high and low, and have 
>"only been able to find inferior products at extremely high prices. 
>"If anyone has any info. they can share, I would greatly appreciate 
>"it. I found a semi-decent program called digitize.zip off another 
>"BBS, but I am having trouble figuring it out. any ideas? I can be 
>"reached at 648-1742, my name is GINO, THANX! 

It depends on what you want it to do. The TTS program that comes with most 
screen reading programs might do, but you need a software package to make a 
good match. Can you be more specific about your needs?

Ann P.

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