Although we have not yet put the machines in place, I have come
to the same conclusions as you.  I am recommending the same
software as you have installed.  I agree with you that unless an
individual who is already a DD user needs to use a library machine
intensively, it is hard to justify (never mind support!)

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From:                   Carol Kann <[log in to unmask]>
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> I have a question about vioce recognition in the library.  If a person has
> to train their voice in order to have it work accurately and unless a
> person is a regular user of the same machine, how can you justify
> purchasing Drag and Dictate and justify its use?  I have set up in our
> libraries workstations with Zoomtext Xtra Level2, Jaws 3.2, and Kurzweil
> 1000 and 3000.  I'm hoping this covers most needs.  I would love to hear
> from someone who has a workstation in a library that is actively used by
> more than say 10 people.  This is all new to me.
> Carol
>
>

Joyce Kennedy

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University of Southern Maine
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