Re: [orca-list] linux full time

[kendell clark <coffeekingms gmail com>]

hi
ETI eloquence is the name of the synthesizer known by such names as
ibmtts, ibm viavoice, eloquence, and voxin. It's the synthesizer jaws
uses by default. Some people prefer it over espeak. I prefer espeak
myself, but then again I've been using it for years and have gotten used
to it. I now can't understand how anyone could prefer eloquence when I
listen to it, which I do on mellisa's windows and linux box when I have
to maintain it. It has known and unfixable flaws on both linux and
windows. There are words that, if the synthesizer encounters it, it will
crash because it doesn't know how to pronounce them. Words like "c a e s
u r e" and "w e d h e s d a y" will crash it if put together into a
word. I've spelled them out so I don't crash anyone's synth.

Thanks
Kendell Clark
           

Al Sten-Clanton wrote:
> Hi, Kendell.
>
> What is "ETI eloquence?"  (Or is ETI an achronum for something?) I ask
> because my wife might be more likely to use Linux if I can find speech
> output that sounds like eloquence.  I'd like it better myself, for
> that matter.  Thanks!
>
> Al
>
> On 05/06/2016 02:11 AM, kendell clark wrote:
> > hi
> > I did about 5 years ago on august 19, 2011. Are you thinking about doing
> > the same? If so, I'd suggest slowly easing into it. Make sure all or
> > most of the programs you use on windows exist in linux. If you can't
> > find the exact same programs, try to find substitutes that do the same
> > things. For example, iTunes doesn't exist on Linux, but there is a
> > program called gtkpod which does most of what iTunes can do, including
> > copying music over to the iPod/iPhone/iPad, converting as needed,
> > backing up the device, restoring the device, etc. I think the only thing
> > it can't do is buy songs from apple music or from iTunes itself. One big
> > thing I'd suggest doing is to try to get used to espeak in windows
> > before switching over, don't just jump over and erase your windows
> > partition. One of the worst things you can do is switch over to linux
> > and then decide you can't stand espeak. ETI eloquence does exist hear,
> > but it can be a little complicated to install. There are lots of people
> > on hear and other lists who would be happy to help you. If you're
> > looking for a distro that comes up speaking when you boot it and has a
> > good selection of software, try either ubuntu mate, vinux or sonar.
> > Sonar is the linux distribution I develop along with Kyle Brouhard,
> > jonathan Nadeau and Ryan Eversole. We are a very friendly community
> > hear, so don't be afraid to ask questions and provide feedback. About
> > the only thing that we don't take well is complaining. Windows just
> > works, this sucks, Linux is hard, etc.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Kendell Clark
> >
> >
> > mattias jonsson wrote:
> > > anyone here using linux full time and giving up windows?
> > >
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