And so it came to pass, on 07-06-96 22:04,
   that Steve Holmes spake unto All :
 SH> I'm looking to find some software which recognizes peoples voice. 
If you're looking for something that recognizes a specific voice (and 
therefore needs specific training), there are several options, most cheap and 
clunky.
If you want the real thing, take a look at IBM's VoiceType Dictation or the 
old ICSS (IBM Continuous Speech System) packages.  Both are based on the same 
SPEECH-recognition (as opposed to VOICE-recognition) engine and will handle 
speech by just about anyone without the need of special training.  *With* 
full training, VoiceType will take dictation at up to 90wpm.  The only catch 
is that VTD requires a special hardware card, and the complete package runs 
about $700.
Or... wait a couple more months for the release of the next version of IBM's 
OS/2 Warp operating system (currently code-named Merlin), which will include 
VoiceType *as part of the OS*.  Merlin's dictation and voice control (you can 
navigate the system by voice command - good mouse!) will work with any sound 
card and again, will not require special training.
If you have 'Web access, check out http://www.austin.ibm.com/pspinfo for more 
info.
IKEA ... Swedish for "particle board."
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