Actually, I was wondering the answer to the same question, so I followed Gena's advice. Here's what I found for Ubuntu: First, install speakup-tools: sudo apt-get install speakup-tools Then, use speakup keys to get your speakup environment to how you like it. In my case, I just increase the speed to 7 or 8 with CapsLock+6. Then, run the command: sudo speakupconf save This should create a /etc/speakup directory with default settings. In my case I use speechd-up software TTS, so I checked the files in /etc/speakup/soft. The 'vol' file has 8, where I had the speed set. Now, configure your system to load these settings on boot. In my case, I use speechd-up, so I added 'speakupconf load' to /etc/init.d/speechd-up. Using espeakup, I'm guessing you would edit /etc/init.d/espeakup and add the same line. Bill On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 5:39 PM, Georgina Joyce <r2gl at o2.co.uk> wrote: > Hi > > You seem like a quite able guy. ?So checkout the speakup source from > git. ?Install git and git-clone http://linux-speakup.org/speakup.git > > There you will see all the documentation there is as well as details on > speakup.conf. ?I haven't played with it myself. ?This list archive is > also a good resource. ?Enjoy vinux. > > Gena > > 73 M0EBP > > On Tue, 2010-01-05 at 15:14 -0600, Martin McCormick wrote: >> ? ? ? Is there a .rc type file to set defaults for speakup? >> >> ? ? ? I think I remember something from a couple of years ago >> when I installed Oralux. >> >> Better yet, is there a manual? >> >> ? ? ? Thank you. >> >> Martin McCormick WB5AGZ ?Stillwater, OK >> Systems Engineer >> OSU Information Technology Department Telecommunications Services Group >> _______________________________________________ >> Speakup mailing list >> Speakup at braille.uwo.ca >> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup > -- > Gena > > > four kinds of freedom, for the users of the software: > > ? ?* The freedom to run the program, for any purpose (freedom 0). > ? ?* The freedom to study how the program works, and adapt it to your > needs (freedom 1). Access to the source code is a precondition for this. > ? ?* The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbor > (freedom 2). > ? ?* The freedom to improve the program, and release your improvements > to the public, so that the whole community benefits (freedom 3). Access > to the source code is a precondition for this. > > Richard Matthew Stallman > > > _______________________________________________ > Speakup mailing list > Speakup at braille.uwo.ca > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup >