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Hi, In one of my regular e-newsletters (TidBITS#356/02-Dec-96), there is an article about a company who can turn text (e.g. Internet text) into voice: > TidBITS recently signed a licensing agreement with AudioMagNet, a > new company that provides the service of converting Internet texts > to audio cassette, using a 16-bit computer voice. AudioMagNet > approached us with the idea several months ago, noting that such > tapes might be appreciated by commuters and by anyone who - for > whatever reason - doesn't find it convenient (or possible) to read > text. TidBITS is AudioMagNet's first title, but the company plans > to have more soon, based in part on suggestions they receive. If you want the full article with contact email please ask; its a bit long to post in full here. Might be useful for those trying to get stuff out to people who can't read easily or manipulate a book/computer. BTW, lots of computers (including all Macs) now come with "Text to speech" software. Simon --------- My opinions are my own, NIP's opinions are theirs ---------- Simon J. Coles Email: [log in to unmask] New Information Paradigms Work Phone: +44 1344 778783 http://www.nipltd.com/ Work Fax: +44 1344 772510 =============== Life is too precious to take seriously ===============