Suggestion: Speakup settings with sysctl

Suggestion: Speakup settings with sysctl

[Trevor Astrope]

I'm wondering if it would be possible to modify speakup to use sysctl, so 
the settings could easily be set at boot?  I guess /proc/speakup would 
need to become /proc/sys/speakup. I have no idea how difficult this would 
be to do, but it would be great if the settings could be set with sysctl.

Btw, I finally made the switch from a dos terminal to speakup recently at 
work and at home and I don't know why I didn't do so sooner, as speakup is 
by far superior and is truly great software. Thanks to everyone who made 
it happen!

Trevor

Re: Suggestion: Speakup settings with sysctl

[Kirk Reiser]

We can certainly consider moving to sysctl.  I need to learn more
about it and it's advantages and disadvantages.  This isn't the first
time it has been suggested.

  Kirk

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e-mail: kirk@braille.uwo.ca		University of Western Ontario
phone: (519) 661-3061

Testing my software synthasezer and switching to it.

[jim grimsby]

Hi, well the time has come yep the moment I have been waiting for.  I have
flite and festable installed on my system.  The sound card works I tested it
out by doing this 
Apt-get install saytime saydate aumix 
After setting the volume with aumix by the way is this the best tool to use
for this function? 
I ran saytime and saydate sound came out of the sound card with no problem.

Then I did a search for the speech synthesizer by doing this 
Apt-cache search speech 
I found the packages I wanted by using speakups review commands and the mark
and cut and paste command like this 
Apt-get install then the paste command. 
It installed vestable 
Then I issued the command 
Apt-get install flite 
Flite was installed.  Now I need to test these software synthesizers out and
then switch speakup to one of them.  First question how should I go about
testing them to make sure they work.  Second how do I switch speakup to one
of them and witch one to choose.  Thanks 

Re: Testing my software synthasezer and switching to it.

[David Bruzos]

Hi there:
I think you should use "flite", because it is written in C and it is faster and more responsive than "festival".  However, 
if you like "festival" better, there is nothing wrong with that...

To test the synths do:

	1. $ flite -f /path/to/file
	2. $ festival --tts /path/to/file

Where /path/to/file is the path to some text file that you want flite/festival to speek.

To get speakup working with software speech you will need some other applications.  They are:
	1. speech-dispatcher
	2. speechd_up

I think you can get speech-dispatcher from your apt-get repos.  Speechd_up you will have to download from its website.  I 
don't remember what that is.  Someone else can tell you that or google it...
Remember to look at the speech-dispatcher configuration if things are not working...

To test speech-dispatcher do:
	$ speech-dispatcher
	$ spd-say "some text"
	
Where "some text" is just some text you want it to speek.

Now, you have to create the device /dev/softsynth with numbers 10/26.  Use the command:
	$ mknod /dev/softsynth c 10 26

After you have done all of this, run speech-dispatcher:
	$ speech-dispatcher
Load the "sftsyn" speakup module into memory:
	$ modprobe speakup_sftsyn
and run speechd_up:
	$ speechd_up

Note: you must remove the current speakup_xxxx module from the kernel before loading the speakup_sftsyn module.  Do 
something like:
	$ rmmod speakup_xxxx
Trying to load both modules at the same time, could crash your box.

You should have a software speech enabled system at this point.  I am writing a howto on how to do this, but it has taken 
me rediculously long to finish it!  I guess life/baby/school/etc has gotten in the way.

David B.
On Wed, Mar 09, 2005 at 08:44:39AM -0800, jim grimsby wrote:
> Hi, well the time has come yep the moment I have been waiting for.  I have
> flite and festable installed on my system.  The sound card works I tested it
> out by doing this 
> Apt-get install saytime saydate aumix 
> After setting the volume with aumix by the way is this the best tool to use
> for this function? 
> I ran saytime and saydate sound came out of the sound card with no problem.
> 
> Then I did a search for the speech synthesizer by doing this 
> Apt-cache search speech 
> I found the packages I wanted by using speakups review commands and the mark
> and cut and paste command like this 
> Apt-get install then the paste command. 
> It installed vestable 
> Then I issued the command 
> Apt-get install flite 
> Flite was installed.  Now I need to test these software synthesizers out and
> then switch speakup to one of them.  First question how should I go about
> testing them to make sure they work.  Second how do I switch speakup to one
> of them and witch one to choose.  Thanks 
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Speakup mailing list
> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup

RE: Testing my software synthasezer and switching to it.

[jim grimsby]

Hi, ok tested them using the text files.  Now here is another question is
there any where you can get a speech engine that sounds good besides
dectalk?  If not I might have to go by it because both of these sound worse
then my accent sa.  Witch I am using now thanks for all the help so far
really appreciate it. 

-----Original Message-----
From: speakup-bounces@braille.uwo.ca [mailto:speakup-bounces@braille.uwo.ca]
On Behalf Of David Bruzos
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 10:22 AM
To: Speakup is a screen review system for Linux.
Subject: Re: Testing my software synthasezer and switching to it.


Hi there:
I think you should use "flite", because it is written in C and it is faster
and more responsive than "festival".  However, 
if you like "festival" better, there is nothing wrong with that...

To test the synths do:

	1. $ flite -f /path/to/file
	2. $ festival --tts /path/to/file

Where /path/to/file is the path to some text file that you want
flite/festival to speek.

To get speakup working with software speech you will need some other
applications.  They are:
	1. speech-dispatcher
	2. speechd_up

I think you can get speech-dispatcher from your apt-get repos.  Speechd_up
you will have to download from its website.  I 
don't remember what that is.  Someone else can tell you that or google it...
Remember to look at the speech-dispatcher configuration if things are not
working...

To test speech-dispatcher do:
	$ speech-dispatcher
	$ spd-say "some text"
	
Where "some text" is just some text you want it to speek.

Now, you have to create the device /dev/softsynth with numbers 10/26.  Use
the command:
	$ mknod /dev/softsynth c 10 26

After you have done all of this, run speech-dispatcher:
	$ speech-dispatcher
Load the "sftsyn" speakup module into memory:
	$ modprobe speakup_sftsyn
and run speechd_up:
	$ speechd_up

Note: you must remove the current speakup_xxxx module from the kernel before
loading the speakup_sftsyn module.  Do 
something like:
	$ rmmod speakup_xxxx
Trying to load both modules at the same time, could crash your box.

You should have a software speech enabled system at this point.  I am
writing a howto on how to do this, but it has taken 
me rediculously long to finish it!  I guess life/baby/school/etc has gotten
in the way.

David B.
On Wed, Mar 09, 2005 at 08:44:39AM -0800, jim grimsby wrote:
> Hi, well the time has come yep the moment I have been waiting for.  I 
> have flite and festable installed on my system.  The sound card works 
> I tested it out by doing this Apt-get install saytime saydate aumix
> After setting the volume with aumix by the way is this the best tool to
use
> for this function? 
> I ran saytime and saydate sound came out of the sound card with no
problem.
> 
> Then I did a search for the speech synthesizer by doing this
> Apt-cache search speech 
> I found the packages I wanted by using speakups review commands and the
mark
> and cut and paste command like this 
> Apt-get install then the paste command. 
> It installed vestable 
> Then I issued the command 
> Apt-get install flite 
> Flite was installed.  Now I need to test these software synthesizers out
and
> then switch speakup to one of them.  First question how should I go about
> testing them to make sure they work.  Second how do I switch speakup to
one
> of them and witch one to choose.  Thanks 
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Speakup mailing list
> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca 
> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup

_______________________________________________
Speakup mailing list
Speakup@braille.uwo.ca http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup

Re: Testing my software synthasezer and switching to it.

[Farhan]

i'v noticed that festival isn't really that bad, but i'm using an artic 
transport. sorta wish i had dectalk or doubl talk. but hat ever another 
qquestion this cmputer doesn't like dule boot systems if i boot a bootloader 
on a floppy and install debian from that will it boot and the computer won't 
detect that there is a duleboot system even there? ..
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jim grimsby" <jimgrims@pacbell.net>
To: "'Speakup is a screen review system for Linux.'" 
<speakup@braille.uwo.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 12:47 PM
Subject: RE: Testing my software synthasezer and switching to it.


Hi, ok tested them using the text files.  Now here is another question is
there any where you can get a speech engine that sounds good besides
dectalk?  If not I might have to go by it because both of these sound worse
then my accent sa.  Witch I am using now thanks for all the help so far
really appreciate it.

-----Original Message-----
From: speakup-bounces@braille.uwo.ca [mailto:speakup-bounces@braille.uwo.ca]
On Behalf Of David Bruzos
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 10:22 AM
To: Speakup is a screen review system for Linux.
Subject: Re: Testing my software synthasezer and switching to it.


Hi there:
I think you should use "flite", because it is written in C and it is faster
and more responsive than "festival".  However,
if you like "festival" better, there is nothing wrong with that...

To test the synths do:

1. $ flite -f /path/to/file
2. $ festival --tts /path/to/file

Where /path/to/file is the path to some text file that you want
flite/festival to speek.

To get speakup working with software speech you will need some other
applications.  They are:
1. speech-dispatcher
2. speechd_up

I think you can get speech-dispatcher from your apt-get repos.  Speechd_up
you will have to download from its website.  I
don't remember what that is.  Someone else can tell you that or google it...
Remember to look at the speech-dispatcher configuration if things are not
working...

To test speech-dispatcher do:
$ speech-dispatcher
$ spd-say "some text"

Where "some text" is just some text you want it to speek.

Now, you have to create the device /dev/softsynth with numbers 10/26.  Use
the command:
$ mknod /dev/softsynth c 10 26

After you have done all of this, run speech-dispatcher:
$ speech-dispatcher
Load the "sftsyn" speakup module into memory:
$ modprobe speakup_sftsyn
and run speechd_up:
$ speechd_up

Note: you must remove the current speakup_xxxx module from the kernel before
loading the speakup_sftsyn module.  Do
something like:
$ rmmod speakup_xxxx
Trying to load both modules at the same time, could crash your box.

You should have a software speech enabled system at this point.  I am
writing a howto on how to do this, but it has taken
me rediculously long to finish it!  I guess life/baby/school/etc has gotten
in the way.

David B.
On Wed, Mar 09, 2005 at 08:44:39AM -0800, jim grimsby wrote:
> Hi, well the time has come yep the moment I have been waiting for.  I
> have flite and festable installed on my system.  The sound card works
> I tested it out by doing this Apt-get install saytime saydate aumix
> After setting the volume with aumix by the way is this the best tool to
use
> for this function?
> I ran saytime and saydate sound came out of the sound card with no
problem.
>
> Then I did a search for the speech synthesizer by doing this
> Apt-cache search speech
> I found the packages I wanted by using speakups review commands and the
mark
> and cut and paste command like this
> Apt-get install then the paste command.
> It installed vestable
> Then I issued the command
> Apt-get install flite
> Flite was installed.  Now I need to test these software synthesizers out
and
> then switch speakup to one of them.  First question how should I go about
> testing them to make sure they work.  Second how do I switch speakup to
one
> of them and witch one to choose.  Thanks
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Speakup mailing list
> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup

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_______________________________________________
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Re: Testing my software synthasezer and switching to it.

[David Bruzos]

Ok:
You can buy the DECTalk 5.0 software synth, but I don't like the voice too much either.  It can be rather hard to 
understand some times, specially when reading long paragraphs.  I don't think is worth the $50 that it costs.  The best 
voice I have ever heard for Linux is cepstral.  Cepstral sounds very human, some times too human!  However, I have not 
gotten cepstral to work with speakup well yet.  I am not sure how to configure speech-dispatcher to work with cepstral.  I 
think it can be done, but there is no configuration included and I have not been able to make a good one myself.  Oh, 
cepstral is only $29.  The spanish voices for cepstral are very high-quality also.


On Wed, Mar 09, 2005 at 10:47:10AM -0800, jim grimsby wrote:
> Hi, ok tested them using the text files.  Now here is another question is
> there any where you can get a speech engine that sounds good besides
> dectalk?  If not I might have to go by it because both of these sound worse
> then my accent sa.  Witch I am using now thanks for all the help so far
> really appreciate it. 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: speakup-bounces@braille.uwo.ca [mailto:speakup-bounces@braille.uwo.ca]
> On Behalf Of David Bruzos
> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 10:22 AM
> To: Speakup is a screen review system for Linux.
> Subject: Re: Testing my software synthasezer and switching to it.
> 
> 
> Hi there:
> I think you should use "flite", because it is written in C and it is faster
> and more responsive than "festival".  However, 
> if you like "festival" better, there is nothing wrong with that...
> 
> To test the synths do:
> 
> 	1. $ flite -f /path/to/file
> 	2. $ festival --tts /path/to/file
> 
> Where /path/to/file is the path to some text file that you want
> flite/festival to speek.
> 
> To get speakup working with software speech you will need some other
> applications.  They are:
> 	1. speech-dispatcher
> 	2. speechd_up
> 
> I think you can get speech-dispatcher from your apt-get repos.  Speechd_up
> you will have to download from its website.  I 
> don't remember what that is.  Someone else can tell you that or google it...
> Remember to look at the speech-dispatcher configuration if things are not
> working...
> 
> To test speech-dispatcher do:
> 	$ speech-dispatcher
> 	$ spd-say "some text"
> 	
> Where "some text" is just some text you want it to speek.
> 
> Now, you have to create the device /dev/softsynth with numbers 10/26.  Use
> the command:
> 	$ mknod /dev/softsynth c 10 26
> 
> After you have done all of this, run speech-dispatcher:
> 	$ speech-dispatcher
> Load the "sftsyn" speakup module into memory:
> 	$ modprobe speakup_sftsyn
> and run speechd_up:
> 	$ speechd_up
> 
> Note: you must remove the current speakup_xxxx module from the kernel before
> loading the speakup_sftsyn module.  Do 
> something like:
> 	$ rmmod speakup_xxxx
> Trying to load both modules at the same time, could crash your box.
> 
> You should have a software speech enabled system at this point.  I am
> writing a howto on how to do this, but it has taken 
> me rediculously long to finish it!  I guess life/baby/school/etc has gotten
> in the way.
> 
> David B.
> On Wed, Mar 09, 2005 at 08:44:39AM -0800, jim grimsby wrote:
> > Hi, well the time has come yep the moment I have been waiting for.  I 
> > have flite and festable installed on my system.  The sound card works 
> > I tested it out by doing this Apt-get install saytime saydate aumix
> > After setting the volume with aumix by the way is this the best tool to
> use
> > for this function? 
> > I ran saytime and saydate sound came out of the sound card with no
> problem.
> > 
> > Then I did a search for the speech synthesizer by doing this
> > Apt-cache search speech 
> > I found the packages I wanted by using speakups review commands and the
> mark
> > and cut and paste command like this 
> > Apt-get install then the paste command. 
> > It installed vestable 
> > Then I issued the command 
> > Apt-get install flite 
> > Flite was installed.  Now I need to test these software synthesizers out
> and
> > then switch speakup to one of them.  First question how should I go about
> > testing them to make sure they work.  Second how do I switch speakup to
> one
> > of them and witch one to choose.  Thanks 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > _______________________________________________
> > Speakup mailing list
> > Speakup@braille.uwo.ca 
> > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Speakup mailing list
> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Speakup mailing list
> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup

Re: Testing my software synthasezer and switching to it.

[Hart Larry]

Well, David, on another list I saw mention of Phonex offering dec-talk 4.63 for 
many different platforms.
Hart

Re: Testing my software synthasezer and switching to it.

[Sean McMahon]

One question,  If you have your modules for synths builtin and you try to load
the softsynth module, can you make speakup work?  Can I have a special boot
option to load nothing for my synth and then try to load speakup_sftsyn?
Sean
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Bruzos" <david@bruzos.org>
To: "Speakup is a screen review system for Linux." <speakup@braille.uwo.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 11:21 AM
Subject: Re: Testing my software synthasezer and switching to it.


> Hi there:
> I think you should use "flite", because it is written in C and it is faster
and more responsive than "festival".  However,
> if you like "festival" better, there is nothing wrong with that...
>
> To test the synths do:
>
> 1. $ flite -f /path/to/file
> 2. $ festival --tts /path/to/file
>
> Where /path/to/file is the path to some text file that you want flite/festival
to speek.
>
> To get speakup working with software speech you will need some other
applications.  They are:
> 1. speech-dispatcher
> 2. speechd_up
>
> I think you can get speech-dispatcher from your apt-get repos.  Speechd_up you
will have to download from its website.  I
> don't remember what that is.  Someone else can tell you that or google it...
> Remember to look at the speech-dispatcher configuration if things are not
working...
>
> To test speech-dispatcher do:
> $ speech-dispatcher
> $ spd-say "some text"
>
> Where "some text" is just some text you want it to speek.
>
> Now, you have to create the device /dev/softsynth with numbers 10/26.  Use the
command:
> $ mknod /dev/softsynth c 10 26
>
> After you have done all of this, run speech-dispatcher:
> $ speech-dispatcher
> Load the "sftsyn" speakup module into memory:
> $ modprobe speakup_sftsyn
> and run speechd_up:
> $ speechd_up
>
> Note: you must remove the current speakup_xxxx module from the kernel before
loading the speakup_sftsyn module.  Do
> something like:
> $ rmmod speakup_xxxx
> Trying to load both modules at the same time, could crash your box.
>
> You should have a software speech enabled system at this point.  I am writing
a howto on how to do this, but it has taken
> me rediculously long to finish it!  I guess life/baby/school/etc has gotten in
the way.
>
> David B.
> On Wed, Mar 09, 2005 at 08:44:39AM -0800, jim grimsby wrote:
> > Hi, well the time has come yep the moment I have been waiting for.  I have
> > flite and festable installed on my system.  The sound card works I tested it
> > out by doing this
> > Apt-get install saytime saydate aumix
> > After setting the volume with aumix by the way is this the best tool to use
> > for this function?
> > I ran saytime and saydate sound came out of the sound card with no problem.
> >
> > Then I did a search for the speech synthesizer by doing this
> > Apt-cache search speech
> > I found the packages I wanted by using speakups review commands and the mark
> > and cut and paste command like this
> > Apt-get install then the paste command.
> > It installed vestable
> > Then I issued the command
> > Apt-get install flite
> > Flite was installed.  Now I need to test these software synthesizers out and
> > then switch speakup to one of them.  First question how should I go about
> > testing them to make sure they work.  Second how do I switch speakup to one
> > of them and witch one to choose.  Thanks
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Speakup mailing list
> > Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
>
> _______________________________________________
> Speakup mailing list
> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup

Re: Testing my software synthasezer and switching to it.

[David Bruzos]

Hi:
I am not sure what you mean by having your modules built in.  If your synth support is built in, then it is not modular.  
So, asuming that your synth support is built in, all you have to do is change your boot parameter from speakup_synth=xxxx 
to speakup_synth=sftsyn.  I have never used this setup in particular, but I don't see any reason for it not to work.  If it 
works for you, let me know.
There might be other ways of doing this, I am not a speakup expert.

David B.
On Wed, Mar 09, 2005 at 02:22:05PM -0700, Sean McMahon wrote:
> One question,  If you have your modules for synths builtin and you try to load
> the softsynth module, can you make speakup work?  Can I have a special boot
> option to load nothing for my synth and then try to load speakup_sftsyn?
> Sean
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David Bruzos" <david@bruzos.org>
> To: "Speakup is a screen review system for Linux." <speakup@braille.uwo.ca>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 11:21 AM
> Subject: Re: Testing my software synthasezer and switching to it.
> 
> 
> > Hi there:
> > I think you should use "flite", because it is written in C and it is faster
> and more responsive than "festival".  However,
> > if you like "festival" better, there is nothing wrong with that...
> >
> > To test the synths do:
> >
> > 1. $ flite -f /path/to/file
> > 2. $ festival --tts /path/to/file
> >
> > Where /path/to/file is the path to some text file that you want flite/festival
> to speek.
> >
> > To get speakup working with software speech you will need some other
> applications.  They are:
> > 1. speech-dispatcher
> > 2. speechd_up
> >
> > I think you can get speech-dispatcher from your apt-get repos.  Speechd_up you
> will have to download from its website.  I
> > don't remember what that is.  Someone else can tell you that or google it...
> > Remember to look at the speech-dispatcher configuration if things are not
> working...
> >
> > To test speech-dispatcher do:
> > $ speech-dispatcher
> > $ spd-say "some text"
> >
> > Where "some text" is just some text you want it to speek.
> >
> > Now, you have to create the device /dev/softsynth with numbers 10/26.  Use the
> command:
> > $ mknod /dev/softsynth c 10 26
> >
> > After you have done all of this, run speech-dispatcher:
> > $ speech-dispatcher
> > Load the "sftsyn" speakup module into memory:
> > $ modprobe speakup_sftsyn
> > and run speechd_up:
> > $ speechd_up
> >
> > Note: you must remove the current speakup_xxxx module from the kernel before
> loading the speakup_sftsyn module.  Do
> > something like:
> > $ rmmod speakup_xxxx
> > Trying to load both modules at the same time, could crash your box.
> >
> > You should have a software speech enabled system at this point.  I am writing
> a howto on how to do this, but it has taken
> > me rediculously long to finish it!  I guess life/baby/school/etc has gotten in
> the way.
> >
> > David B.
> > On Wed, Mar 09, 2005 at 08:44:39AM -0800, jim grimsby wrote:
> > > Hi, well the time has come yep the moment I have been waiting for.  I have
> > > flite and festable installed on my system.  The sound card works I tested it
> > > out by doing this
> > > Apt-get install saytime saydate aumix
> > > After setting the volume with aumix by the way is this the best tool to use
> > > for this function?
> > > I ran saytime and saydate sound came out of the sound card with no problem.
> > >
> > > Then I did a search for the speech synthesizer by doing this
> > > Apt-cache search speech
> > > I found the packages I wanted by using speakups review commands and the mark
> > > and cut and paste command like this
> > > Apt-get install then the paste command.
> > > It installed vestable
> > > Then I issued the command
> > > Apt-get install flite
> > > Flite was installed.  Now I need to test these software synthesizers out and
> > > then switch speakup to one of them.  First question how should I go about
> > > testing them to make sure they work.  Second how do I switch speakup to one
> > > of them and witch one to choose.  Thanks
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Speakup mailing list
> > > Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> > > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Speakup mailing list
> > Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
> 
> 
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Re: Testing my software synthasezer and switching to it.

[Kenny Hitt]

Hi.
You can build your synth modules into the kernel and change to a specific synth by echoing it's name to /proc/speakup/synth_name.  For example:

echo sftsyn >/proc/speakup/synth_name

would tell speakup to use the softsynth a2 default.

Hope this helps.
          Kenny
	  On Wed, Mar 09, 2005 at 02:22:05PM -0700, Sean McMahon wrote:
> One question,  If you have your modules for synths builtin and you try to load
> the softsynth module, can you make speakup work?  Can I have a special boot
> option to load nothing for my synth and then try to load speakup_sftsyn?
> Sean
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David Bruzos" <david@bruzos.org>
> To: "Speakup is a screen review system for Linux." <speakup@braille.uwo.ca>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 11:21 AM
> Subject: Re: Testing my software synthasezer and switching to it.
> 
> 
> > Hi there:
> > I think you should use "flite", because it is written in C and it is faster
> and more responsive than "festival".  However,
> > if you like "festival" better, there is nothing wrong with that...
> >
> > To test the synths do:
> >
> > 1. $ flite -f /path/to/file
> > 2. $ festival --tts /path/to/file
> >
> > Where /path/to/file is the path to some text file that you want flite/festival
> to speek.
> >
> > To get speakup working with software speech you will need some other
> applications.  They are:
> > 1. speech-dispatcher
> > 2. speechd_up
> >
> > I think you can get speech-dispatcher from your apt-get repos.  Speechd_up you
> will have to download from its website.  I
> > don't remember what that is.  Someone else can tell you that or google it...
> > Remember to look at the speech-dispatcher configuration if things are not
> working...
> >
> > To test speech-dispatcher do:
> > $ speech-dispatcher
> > $ spd-say "some text"
> >
> > Where "some text" is just some text you want it to speek.
> >
> > Now, you have to create the device /dev/softsynth with numbers 10/26.  Use the
> command:
> > $ mknod /dev/softsynth c 10 26
> >
> > After you have done all of this, run speech-dispatcher:
> > $ speech-dispatcher
> > Load the "sftsyn" speakup module into memory:
> > $ modprobe speakup_sftsyn
> > and run speechd_up:
> > $ speechd_up
> >
> > Note: you must remove the current speakup_xxxx module from the kernel before
> loading the speakup_sftsyn module.  Do
> > something like:
> > $ rmmod speakup_xxxx
> > Trying to load both modules at the same time, could crash your box.
> >
> > You should have a software speech enabled system at this point.  I am writing
> a howto on how to do this, but it has taken
> > me rediculously long to finish it!  I guess life/baby/school/etc has gotten in
> the way.
> >
> > David B.
> > On Wed, Mar 09, 2005 at 08:44:39AM -0800, jim grimsby wrote:
> > > Hi, well the time has come yep the moment I have been waiting for.  I have
> > > flite and festable installed on my system.  The sound card works I tested it
> > > out by doing this
> > > Apt-get install saytime saydate aumix
> > > After setting the volume with aumix by the way is this the best tool to use
> > > for this function?
> > > I ran saytime and saydate sound came out of the sound card with no problem.
> > >
> > > Then I did a search for the speech synthesizer by doing this
> > > Apt-cache search speech
> > > I found the packages I wanted by using speakups review commands and the mark
> > > and cut and paste command like this
> > > Apt-get install then the paste command.
> > > It installed vestable
> > > Then I issued the command
> > > Apt-get install flite
> > > Flite was installed.  Now I need to test these software synthesizers out and
> > > then switch speakup to one of them.  First question how should I go about
> > > testing them to make sure they work.  Second how do I switch speakup to one
> > > of them and witch one to choose.  Thanks
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Speakup mailing list
> > > Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> > > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Speakup mailing list
> > Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Speakup mailing list
> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup

Re: Testing my software synthasezer and switching to it.

[mikster4]

I have used synths built in to the kernel (not as modules) and I have been 
able to change synth when linux has loaded.
Mike
 David Bruzos writes:

> Hi:
> I am not sure what you mean by having your modules built in.  If your synth support is built in, then it is not modular.  
> So, asuming that your synth support is built in, all you have to do is change your boot parameter from speakup_synth=xxxx 
> to speakup_synth=sftsyn.  I have never used this setup in particular, but I don't see any reason for it not to work.  If it 
> works for you, let me know.
> There might be other ways of doing this, I am not a speakup expert.
> 
> David B.
> On Wed, Mar 09, 2005 at 02:22:05PM -0700, Sean McMahon wrote:
>> One question,  If you have your modules for synths builtin and you try to load
>> the softsynth module, can you make speakup work?  Can I have a special boot
>> option to load nothing for my synth and then try to load speakup_sftsyn?
>> Sean
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "David Bruzos" <david@bruzos.org>
>> To: "Speakup is a screen review system for Linux." <speakup@braille.uwo.ca>
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 11:21 AM
>> Subject: Re: Testing my software synthasezer and switching to it.
>> 
>> 
>> > Hi there:
>> > I think you should use "flite", because it is written in C and it is faster
>> and more responsive than "festival".  However,
>> > if you like "festival" better, there is nothing wrong with that...
>> >
>> > To test the synths do:
>> >
>> > 1. $ flite -f /path/to/file
>> > 2. $ festival --tts /path/to/file
>> >
>> > Where /path/to/file is the path to some text file that you want flite/festival
>> to speek.
>> >
>> > To get speakup working with software speech you will need some other
>> applications.  They are:
>> > 1. speech-dispatcher
>> > 2. speechd_up
>> >
>> > I think you can get speech-dispatcher from your apt-get repos.  Speechd_up you
>> will have to download from its website.  I
>> > don't remember what that is.  Someone else can tell you that or google it...
>> > Remember to look at the speech-dispatcher configuration if things are not
>> working...
>> >
>> > To test speech-dispatcher do:
>> > $ speech-dispatcher
>> > $ spd-say "some text"
>> >
>> > Where "some text" is just some text you want it to speek.
>> >
>> > Now, you have to create the device /dev/softsynth with numbers 10/26.  Use the
>> command:
>> > $ mknod /dev/softsynth c 10 26
>> >
>> > After you have done all of this, run speech-dispatcher:
>> > $ speech-dispatcher
>> > Load the "sftsyn" speakup module into memory:
>> > $ modprobe speakup_sftsyn
>> > and run speechd_up:
>> > $ speechd_up
>> >
>> > Note: you must remove the current speakup_xxxx module from the kernel before
>> loading the speakup_sftsyn module.  Do
>> > something like:
>> > $ rmmod speakup_xxxx
>> > Trying to load both modules at the same time, could crash your box.
>> >
>> > You should have a software speech enabled system at this point.  I am writing
>> a howto on how to do this, but it has taken
>> > me rediculously long to finish it!  I guess life/baby/school/etc has gotten in
>> the way.
>> >
>> > David B.
>> > On Wed, Mar 09, 2005 at 08:44:39AM -0800, jim grimsby wrote:
>> > > Hi, well the time has come yep the moment I have been waiting for.  I have
>> > > flite and festable installed on my system.  The sound card works I tested it
>> > > out by doing this
>> > > Apt-get install saytime saydate aumix
>> > > After setting the volume with aumix by the way is this the best tool to use
>> > > for this function?
>> > > I ran saytime and saydate sound came out of the sound card with no problem.
>> > >
>> > > Then I did a search for the speech synthesizer by doing this
>> > > Apt-cache search speech
>> > > I found the packages I wanted by using speakups review commands and the mark
>> > > and cut and paste command like this
>> > > Apt-get install then the paste command.
>> > > It installed vestable
>> > > Then I issued the command
>> > > Apt-get install flite
>> > > Flite was installed.  Now I need to test these software synthesizers out and
>> > > then switch speakup to one of them.  First question how should I go about
>> > > testing them to make sure they work.  Second how do I switch speakup to one
>> > > of them and witch one to choose.  Thanks
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > _______________________________________________
>> > > Speakup mailing list
>> > > Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
>> > > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
>> >
>> > _______________________________________________
>> > Speakup mailing list
>> > Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
>> > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Speakup mailing list
>> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
>> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Speakup mailing list
> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> http://speech.braille..uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
> 

RE: Testing my software synthasezer and switching to it.

[jim grimsby]

Hi, is the below done by default? 

-----Original Message-----
From: speakup-bounces@braille.uwo.ca [mailto:speakup-bounces@braille.uwo.ca]
On Behalf Of Kenny Hitt
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:11 AM
To: Sean McMahon; Speakup is a screen review system for Linux.
Subject: Re: Testing my software synthasezer and switching to it.


Hi.
You can build your synth modules into the kernel and change to a specific
synth by echoing it's name to /proc/speakup/synth_name.  For example:

echo sftsyn >/proc/speakup/synth_name

would tell speakup to use the softsynth a2 default.

Hope this helps.
          Kenny
	  On Wed, Mar 09, 2005 at 02:22:05PM -0700, Sean McMahon wrote:
> One question,  If you have your modules for synths builtin and you try 
> to load the softsynth module, can you make speakup work?  Can I have a 
> special boot option to load nothing for my synth and then try to load 
> speakup_sftsyn? Sean
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Bruzos" <david@bruzos.org>
> To: "Speakup is a screen review system for Linux."
<speakup@braille.uwo.ca>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 11:21 AM
> Subject: Re: Testing my software synthasezer and switching to it.
> 
> 
> > Hi there:
> > I think you should use "flite", because it is written in C and it is 
> > faster
> and more responsive than "festival".  However,
> > if you like "festival" better, there is nothing wrong with that...
> >
> > To test the synths do:
> >
> > 1. $ flite -f /path/to/file
> > 2. $ festival --tts /path/to/file
> >
> > Where /path/to/file is the path to some text file that you want 
> > flite/festival
> to speek.
> >
> > To get speakup working with software speech you will need some other
> applications.  They are:
> > 1. speech-dispatcher
> > 2. speechd_up
> >
> > I think you can get speech-dispatcher from your apt-get repos.  
> > Speechd_up you
> will have to download from its website.  I
> > don't remember what that is.  Someone else can tell you that or 
> > google it... Remember to look at the speech-dispatcher configuration 
> > if things are not
> working...
> >
> > To test speech-dispatcher do:
> > $ speech-dispatcher
> > $ spd-say "some text"
> >
> > Where "some text" is just some text you want it to speek.
> >
> > Now, you have to create the device /dev/softsynth with numbers 
> > 10/26.  Use the
> command:
> > $ mknod /dev/softsynth c 10 26
> >
> > After you have done all of this, run speech-dispatcher:
> > $ speech-dispatcher
> > Load the "sftsyn" speakup module into memory:
> > $ modprobe speakup_sftsyn
> > and run speechd_up:
> > $ speechd_up
> >
> > Note: you must remove the current speakup_xxxx module from the 
> > kernel before
> loading the speakup_sftsyn module.  Do
> > something like:
> > $ rmmod speakup_xxxx
> > Trying to load both modules at the same time, could crash your box.
> >
> > You should have a software speech enabled system at this point.  I 
> > am writing
> a howto on how to do this, but it has taken
> > me rediculously long to finish it!  I guess life/baby/school/etc has 
> > gotten in
> the way.
> >
> > David B.
> > On Wed, Mar 09, 2005 at 08:44:39AM -0800, jim grimsby wrote:
> > > Hi, well the time has come yep the moment I have been waiting for.  
> > > I have flite and festable installed on my system.  The sound card 
> > > works I tested it out by doing this Apt-get install saytime 
> > > saydate aumix After setting the volume with aumix by the way is 
> > > this the best tool to use for this function?
> > > I ran saytime and saydate sound came out of the sound card with no
problem.
> > >
> > > Then I did a search for the speech synthesizer by doing this 
> > > Apt-cache search speech I found the packages I wanted by using 
> > > speakups review commands and the mark and cut and paste command 
> > > like this Apt-get install then the paste command.
> > > It installed vestable
> > > Then I issued the command
> > > Apt-get install flite
> > > Flite was installed.  Now I need to test these software synthesizers
out and
> > > then switch speakup to one of them.  First question how should I go
about
> > > testing them to make sure they work.  Second how do I switch speakup
to one
> > > of them and witch one to choose.  Thanks
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Speakup mailing list
> > > Speakup@braille.uwo.ca 
> > > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Speakup mailing list
> > Speakup@braille.uwo.ca 
> > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
> 
> 
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> Speakup mailing list
> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca 
> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup

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Re: Testing my software synthasezer and switching to it.

[Kenny Hitt]

Hi.  Is what done by default?

          Kenny
	  
On Thu, Mar 10, 2005 at 06:16:53PM -0800, jim grimsby wrote:
> Hi, is the below done by default?