Some of you may find the following of interest.
On 27 Sep 2000 15:43:04 -0000, "NextUp Technologies Mailing List" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>NextUp Technologies Mailing List - http://www.nextuptech.com
>
>Hello,
>
>We've got some news many of you have been waiting for so let's get right
>to it.
> 
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>TextAloud MP3 Version 1.2 Now Available  -  Additional Languages!
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>We've had a LOT of requests for TextAloud MP3 to support other languages
>in addition to American English, and now it does with our newly released
>Version 1.2.  Here are some highlights on what this upgrade does over
>previous versions:
>
>- Improve MP3 encoding quality and also the performance when encoding to
>MP3
>- Give users control over MP3 settings like bit and sample rates
>- Add support for 10 additional free voices (MS Agent voices)
>- Improve the filtering of non-readable text (like Web URLs)
>- Several small changes to the GUI, like an easier method for specifying
>favorite voices, to make things more intuitive
>- Fix several minor bugs
>- Add support for 3rd party voices, including several foreign languages.
> 
>We hope you'll like version 1.2 and there's more good news...it's a free
>upgrade to all of you who purchased earlier versions 1.x of TextAloud MP3.
>To find out which version you have, click Help->About and you will see the
>version number there.  To upgrade, just download the new file from
> 
>http://www.nextuptech.com/TextAloud/download.html
>
>and follow the special instructions if you are upgrading.  If you haven't
>purchased yet, now is the time to do it so go ahead and download from the
>above page and then purchase at
>
>http://www.nextuptech.com/purchase.html
>
>Thanks to everyone for the emails letting us know what you want from
>TextAloud MP3.  Keep them coming and we'll continue working to bring you
>great software.
>
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>WeatherAloud - Only $14.95 for a Limited Time
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>If you haven't tried WeatherAloud version 0.50, be sure to download it at
> 
>http://www.nextuptech.com/WeatherAloud/download.html
> 
>For a limited time, WeatherAloud is available at our introductory price of
>just $14.95 (regular price is $19.95).  Buy now at:
> 
>http://www.nextuptech.com/purchase.html
> 
>If you already purchased and are upgrading, be sure to follow the special
>instructions given on the above page.
>
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>Get the MPTrip Discman MP3 CD Player  -  Only $98!
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>We've told you before how great TextAloud MP3 is for converting your daily
>reading to MP3 files and downloading to a portable player.  Now check out
>a review on our site to learn about the MPTrip Discman.
>
>http://www.nextuptech.com/TextAloud/mptrip.html
>
>At only $98, this is a hot deal on a great MP3 CD player.  We love ours
>and we think you will too.
>
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>Being On This Mailing List May Win You A CD
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>We recently began a promotion where those signing up for our mailing list
>are entered in a monthly drawing to win a free shareware CD.  All of you
>who signed up already are eligible, so you don't need to do anything.
>Details are at 
> 
>http://www.nextuptech.com/mailinglist.html
> 
>Please continue to watch our mailing list updates for products news and
>updates, and don't hesitate to contact us at
>
>[log in to unmask] 
>
>if you have any suggestions or need help using our software.
>
>Thanks again,
>
>The NextUp Technologies Team
>http://www.nextuptech.com
>
>
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