Microsoft Speech SDK SAPI 5.1

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Welcome to the Microsoft Speech SDK, version 5.1

The Microsoft® Speech SDK 5.1 is the developer kit for the Microsoft® Windows environment. Tools, information, and sample engines and applications are provided to help you integrate and optimize your speech recognition and speech synthesis engines with the new Microsoft Speech API 5 (SAPI 5). The Speech SDK also includes updated releases of the Microsoft advanced speech recognition engine and Microsoft concatenated speech synthesis engine.

End-User License Agreement

Please read and understand the End-User License Agreement before using the Microsoft Speech SDK.

Redistribution Code Rights

Please read and understand the Redistributable Code Rights before building applications or engines. This document outlines which files may be redistributed with our own products. It also describes limitations for modifing the Speech SDK 5.1 files and samples.

System Requirements

This section lists the software required including supported operating systems and the compiler environment. Hardware requirements are also listed and include recommended computer speeds, available RAM and audio equipment.

Developer Support

This section provides information on the developer support choices available to you. For additional support options, see support phone numbers and options.

Getting Started for First-Time Users

Getting Started introduces the Microsoft® Speech SDK to first-time users and explains its contents, system requirements, and features.

Release Notes

Release Notes describes new information at the time of release, documents known issues, and identifies any new redistribution file updates. Release notes may be found on the installation disk or, if not using a disk, at the installation source.

Microsoft Speech Technologies Web Site

This site provides product news updates, technical articles, and links to useful resources.

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