Hi Terrence, first try speech-dispatcher by starting it: speech-dispatcher then type: spd-say "hello world" or any text you like. Do you hear it? If so type: apt-get install speechd-up as root. After the installation type: modprobe speakup_sftsyn Does Speakup work now? If so, type: update-rc.d speech-dispatcher defaults to make SD start with your system. If you want Speakup have started with your system open /etc/modules an put in speakup_sftsyn also as root. Reboot your machine and enjoy. If there are problems, I need the exact error messages. Hermann
