As I recall, espeakup is on the install CD, but it doesn't run automatically. If I remember correctly, I was able to wait about a minute to be sure the system was fully up and running and then run espeakup to get it talking. I don't recall needing to emerge anything. Hope this helps. ~Kyle http://kyle.tk/-- "Kyle? ... She calls her cake, Kyle?" Out of This World, season 2 episode 21 - "The Amazing Evie"
