I wrote to the person who created Etriloquist- here is the answer I got back…

Yes - the current version of E-triloquist works OK on Windows 7 as long as you install the version without the voices (same with Vista). The Microsoft Mike and Mary voices do not work on Vista or Windows 7. There is a work-around in case you install the version with the voices, but it is best to simply not install them. Vista and Windows 7 come pre-installed with the female Anna voice, but there is no free male voice that works well on Vista or Windows 7 as far as I know.

Jeff

Margaret Cotts

From: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Alisa Brownlee
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 11:43 AM
To: National ALS Association AT Listserv
Subject: two questions for the group

I received two emailes from patients that I am looking for help with please.

1. Also, I checked out the excel "text to speech" capability (interesting), E-Triloquist, and the NextUp Talker free trial. The later doesn't appear to have the capability of starting and stopping within a paragraph of text, say to support a slide presentation where you might want this type of control. Do any of the software packages have that feature? Anyone have any input?

2. ...we're going to get her a new mini computer, basically so it can speak for her. Issue being, I wanted to be sure of the operating system. Most new computers have Windows 7 & I wanted to know if the downloadable programs from you guys is compatible w/ that, or if we need to get Vista or XP.

Any help the group can provide will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Alisa

Alisa Brownlee, ATP

Clinical Manager, Assistive Technology Services

ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Association National Office and Greater Philadelphia Chapter

Direct Phone: 215-631-1877