Re: non-NB: voice recognition software

[Bob Webb <Webb.Bob@nospam.Home.com>]

Steve,


No, I haven't used it with other languages, and I don't know if this is 
possible.

The manual does make reference to "IBM speech products in more than one 
language".

You might want to check out IBM's web site for further info.

Bob.


At 11:42 AM 19/12/00 -0600, you wrote:
>Bob,
>
>Have you also used ViaVoice with other languages (notably French), or are 
>you aware whether this is indeed possible?
>
>Steve
>
>PS: I understand that L&H, the company producing Dragon NS has filed for 
>bankrupsy.  For what it's worth, though, I was told that this should not 
>compromise the future of the Dragon software which apparently continues to 
>sell well.  I have no way of telling whether this is correct or not.
>
>
>At 10:36 AM 12/19/00 -0600, you wrote:
>>I have just purchased IBM's ViaVoice Pro Edition Release 8. I did so 
>>based upon some reviews that I read that rated it the highest (virtually 
>>neck and neck with Dragon Naturally Speaking). I chose this particular 
>>version because it came with a USB microphone which was recommended as 
>>the best.
>>
>>Two points to note: (1) Be aware, though, that other versions of ViaVoice 
>>are also available that do not have the USB microphone. (2) This version 
>>is available at a significant educational discount to academics.
>>
>>I have not yet tried it.
>>
>>Has any one used ViaVoice with NBWin?
>>
>>Bob.
>
>


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