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. ======= Kirk Wood Cpt.Kirk at 1tree.net Cluelessness There are no stupid questions, but there are a lot of inquisitive idiots
