 About Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9.0
Dragon NaturallySpeaking, created by Nuance, is a voice-to-text dictation system that allows the use of naturally-formed speech for both the dictation of data entry for forms, documents, etc., as well as the command and control of the Windows desktop. Due to the time and complexity involved in training the software to one's own voice, we utilize a networked version of the software that allows for the storage and maintenance of voice profile data on a centralized server, which is accessed by the server at each start.
Training
Dragon NaturallySpeaking is quite complex, although basic operation can be understood within a short amount of time of beginning use of the software. The software comes with an in-depth tutorial system that will guide one through basic operation with a comprehensive, animated walk-through. Additionally, we offer the manual in PDF format with the installation, and also provide training through our office for more in-depth use. Due to the highly customized nature of the software, the software can only be run after training the software to your own voice. This requires at least five minutes of natural reading short stories that Dragon NaturallySpeaking provides and guides you through. The more training that one provides, the more accurate the software will be. The software continues to learn as one works with it, correcting errors and providing more voice samples for it to work with.
For more information, please visit the Quick-Start Guide for Dragon NaturallySpeaking.
OSU Specific Information
The version of Dragon NaturallySpeaking available at OSU is only compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP computers.
Availability
Dragon NaturallySpeaking is licensed for use on any OSU-System owned computer, including OSU-Stillwater, OSU-Okmulgee, OSU-Tulsa, OSU-Oklahoma City, and OSU-CHS. The software is also licensed for use by Students, Faculty, and Staff on personally owned computers both on or off campus with an active Internet connection to the OSU-Stillwater network for licensed verification. Dragon NaturallySpeaking is limited to 20 total users setup to use the software, and access to the software can only be granted by our office.
Download & Installation
Dragon NaturallySpeaking is available for download at the OSU Information Technology Division's Software Distribution Center. Installation should be fairly straightforward, but additional instructions and walk-throughs are available in the AT Installation Guide. Running Dragon NaturallySpeaking requires usage of the AT Loader for authentication purposes.
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