In article <9308121657.AA20346@toad.com> gnu@toad.com writes:
My proposal is that we get some software working that produces poor quality speech in realtime on fast hardware that most people don't have. Then, improved search algorithms will bring higher quality.* The natural evolution of faster hardware will make it available to all.
It exists. It's called 'nevot'. The improved faster compression algorithm is also on the way very shortly (the one by ajr that I mentioned the other day); with 4000byte/sec samples and 8:3 compression, it fits in 14.4kb with enough to spare for packet encapsulation. G === Personal mail to gtoal@gtoal.com (I read it in the evenings) Business mail to gtoal@an-teallach.com (Be careful with the spelling!) Faxes to An Teallach Limited: +44 31 662 4678 Voice: +44 31 668 1550 x212