surefire Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 Does anyone out there use dictation software on their computer that they could recommend? My cousin is a chef and wants to start writing a book on recipes but has a lot of trouble spelling and reading. All this stuff is in his head and I think dictation is the only way to get it out. Thanks. Quote
TCH-JimE Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 Hi Jack, I teach dyslexic and disabled students how to use computers to overcome their disabilities. I can recommend "Dragon Naturally Speaking" . The web link for this is: http://www.scansoft.com/naturallyspeaking/ You will need to make sure he has a good enough computer and I would recommend buying the advance version if he is planning to write a book. Whilst there are other ones out there, they are pretty rubbish compared to this. A few notes when dictating: 1) He must speak clearly into the microphone, slurring words or being lazy when talking does not help with any package. 2) Do it somewhere quiet, otherwise the microphone can pick up some background noise 3) Be patient, you can use the package after about 5 minutes training but you will need to spend more time with it to make it reconise all the words you will need. Any more questions, please ask! Jim Quote
surefire Posted August 8, 2003 Author Posted August 8, 2003 Thank you so much. I swear, this forum has so many great minds working together... I doubt there's anything we can't do together. He tends to mumble, but I'm going to give the product a try with him and see if it works. I'll keep you posted. Quote
TCH-JimE Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 Hi, I use to muble and stutter too being dyslexic but the software helped me with that as it made me think about what I wanted to say and hence I didnt have the problems any more Jim Quote
Deverill Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 I swear, this forum has so many great minds working together... I doubt there's anything we can't do together. Anyone want to build a tower that will reach to the heavens? Quote
jslagle Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 Anyone want to build a tower that will reach to the heavens? I think someone has tried that Quote
Lianna Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 I use to muble and stutter too being dyslexic but the software helped me with that as it made me think about what I wanted to say and hence I didnt have the problems any more Now that is multitasking software! What a terrific side-benefit. Quote
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