MacinTalk is used in combination with Apple's Text-to-Speech software. It enables your Macintosh to provide Text-to-Speech capabilities for applications that support Text-to-Speech. SimpleText is an example of an application that supports Text to Speech.
MacinTalk 2 is well suited for low-end environments where available memory is low and CPU bandwidth is limited. Minimum configuration is System 6.0.7 running on a Mac Plus.
MacinTalk 3 is well suited for mid-range computing environments. Minimum configuration is System 7 running on a 68030 processor running at 33Mhz or any 68040 or PowerPC processor.
MacinTalk Pro requires System 7 or greater and is intended for higher performance 68040 and PowerPC Macintosh computers.
To install the correct version of MacinTalk on your computer, download the English (or Spanish) Text-to-Speech software from an online service.
The latest Text-to-Speech software package features a new "smart installer" that automatically determines what speech resources are right for your computer. It will automatically install the correct files for your computer when you perform the Easy Install.
To Install MacinTalk
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Step 1
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Restart your Macintosh holding down the Shift key until you see the "Welcome to Macintosh, Extensions Off" screen.
Step 2
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Double-click the Installer in the English (or Spanish) Text-to-Speech folder you downlaoded.
Step 3
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Click Easy Install.
Step 4
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Restart your Macintosh.
Step 5
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Use SimpleText to try out the Text-to-Speech software.
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Article Change History:
22 Aug 1995 - Updated which file to download and installation instructions.
30 Jun 1995 - Added note indicating the software has been taken off line
19 Apr 1995 - Added information about how to find software online.
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