I once spent a rainy lunchbreak training one of those programs to swear - was 
childish fun but worth the scolding :)

Quoting Nic Marais <[log in to unmask]>:

> Hi Eli,
> 
> Thanks for this information.
> 
> I'm experimenting with the voice recognition software that comes bundled
> with Vista Ultimate. I have no idea how it compares with Dragon, but it
> seems to be rather powerful.
> 
> I'm also using a Logitech USB headset with a noise cancellation microphone.
> Unfortunately, after a few minutes the headphones irritate me and on second
> thought, I should rather have gotten a lapel microphone only.
> 
> My biggest challenge is a lack of patience and a certain amount of
> reluctance towards learning something new. If, however, I want to realize my
> goal of writing stories, I'll just have to persevere ;-)
> 
> Bern, how do you do it?
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Nic 57/15
> 
> 
> On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 5:41 AM, Eli Leslie Combs
> <[log in to unmask]>wrote:
> 
> > Like many of you, I am losing my ability to type. Unfortunately, I'm also
> > losing my ability to speak much of the time. However, I have been using
> > voice recognition software to type what, otherwise, would be extremely
> > difficult. I am somewhat mumbling now, but the voice recognition software
> > I'm using is doing a great job.
> >
> > I started using voice recognition software about 10 years ago before I
> > found out that I had Parkinson's. I have tried it since then with newer
> > versions of voice recognition software, but I found that it made so many
> > errors that it was not worthwhile.
> >
> >
> > In the last few months, Nuance Corporation, introduced version 10 of
> Dragon
> > NaturallySpeaking. It works extremely well compared to prior versions. I
> > don't know how well it would do if I could speak more clearly. Dragon
> > NaturallySpeaking is for Windows
> >
> > For you Mac users, there is Mac's Speech Dictate. It is also an excellent
> > program.
> >
> > Both programs come with a hefty price, around $200, but for me it's worth
> > it. Both come with headsets, though I would replace the one that comes
> with
> > Dragon NaturallySpeaking for USB headset. MacSpeech Dictate comes with USB
> > headset.
> >
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