pthreads is the Posix Threading library. It's a good bet you have it already, since I think it's included with the GNU C library. Just try to configure and install the package; the script will tell you if something crucial to the successful compilation of the program is missing. On Wed, Mar 09, 2005 at 05:04:49PM -0500, Kyrath. (AKA Rob) wrote: > Hi, I'm trying to install software speech and noticed that one of the requirements for speech dispatcher is "pthreads". > What is this exactly? > I'm unable to verify whether my system has it. > > Also, does gnome come with a software synth by default? If so, which? > > -- Rob > > _______________________________________________ > Speakup mailing list > Speakup at braille.uwo.ca > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup