Hi, Rejean, Since you already have the 7.1 CD's, you can go to ftp://speakup.octothorp.org/pub/redhat-7.1// and download the boot images there. At the boot prompt, type: text speakup_synth=dectlk If the synth still dozen speak, try: text speakup_synth=dectlk speakup_ser=0 The kernel RPM's are also in the same directory on the FTP site. After installation, you can install the RPM's to make your system speak. If you have any questions, call or write. 73. Bill in Denver