The Grand Experiment

[JamesSavik]

I have taken the plunge and invested in voice recognition software. I am using Dragon Naturally Speaking Preferred version 8.

 

It is very interesting to use this software. It frees me of the burden of typing, which is admittedly a pain in the backside.

 

It will take some getting used to. I'm not used to writing this way, but I think I'll get over it.

 

This is one of a number of things that I have been doing lately to improve my writing. Having worked like a dog for other people most of my professional life, it is time to work for me.

 

Speech recognition software opens some doors for me, that have previously been close. I intend to offer consulting services for professionals, who have to do a great deal of writing. Doctors offices, and attorneys come to mind.

 

Anyway, it will be interesting to see how this affects my writing and output. Stay tuned.

 

 

 

James

 

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PS. This message was composed by voice.

[Dio]

hey James,

 

Do let us know how it works out. I know when I tried to switch to voice recognition I got frustrated with my decreased output and switched back. On the other hand, I have several friends that use it with great success, I guess you get what you put in.

 

good luck!

db

[Dio]

So what? No comments yet? Or you haven't really used it yet?

[JamesSavik]

So what? No comments yet? Or you haven't really used it yet?

 

 

I've been a bit busy with the holidaze and haven't had much of a chance to work with it.

[wep363]

I've used dragon for more then 5 years. It helps. I'm a poor speller and often my word usage is wrong. Dragon 8.0 even helps with punication which is another thing i have problems with. The more you train it the better it does. Hard to find the time to learn everything the program does.