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Speaking to Your Computer

Did you know that the new Windows VISTA operating system includes speech recognition? This added functionality adds a new dimension to the Windows operating system and allows a user to train their voice in less that a few paragraphs. Once trained, they can then use that speech engine behind any open program. Try it in Word for a voice activated word-processing experience. To explore and customize,

Open the Control Panel in VISTA
Open Speech Recognition Options
Start speech training!!

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