| Speech Recognition | | | | recommended? |
| Speech recognition software allows the user to | | | | 3. What processor speed is required or |
| use their voice as an input device so they can | | | | recommended? |
| dictate text directly into the computer as well as | | | | 4. What type of learning curve does the software |
| give the computer commands such as open, save | | | | have? |
| or close. Current software has come a long way | | | | 5. Will it work with existing word processing |
| from the first voice recognition software that | | | | software? |
| was available. | | | | 6. Does it come with a microphone? |
| | | | 7. Will you need a USB microphone? |
| When shopping for speech recognition software, | | | | 8. Is it macro capable? |
| make sure to have the answers to these | | | | There is quite a variety of Speech Recognition |
| questions: | | | | Software packages currently on the market. Here |
| 1. What operating system is the software | | | | are just a few to check out. |
| compatible with? | | | | 1. Conversa Messenger |
| 2. How much memory is required or | | | | |