1.Will Expressivo be available for other operating systems (MacOS, Linux)? Answer: We plan to create a version of Expressivo that will run on MacOS. Whether we will create it or not depends on user demand for the English language version of the application on the USA market. Meanwhile, it is possible to run Expressivo under MacOS or Linux using emulators, e.g. paralleles, vmware or qemu. 2. What file types are supported by Expressivo? Answer: Expressivo works with many file formats (doc, eml, html, pdf, rtf, sxw, txt, odt) and can save the output to mp3, wav and ogg sound files. Support for more file formats will be introduced in the nearest future. 3. Are you planning on developing a version of Expressivo for palmtops? Answer: We might start developing a version for palmtops in the nearest future.
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4. Where can I buy Expressivo? Answer: Expressivo can be bought in the Order section of our website.
5. What's the difference between the full and the demo version? Answer: The demo version can be legally used only for 60 days. Additionally, some of the letters are deliberately pronounced incorrectly. The full version allows you to take advantage of text-to-speech software developed by other companies and gives you access to our on-line resource database, which includes: - updates - additional plug-ins - access to the users forum - access to a collection of e-books which you can download from our web service The on-line resources will be available after signing-up for an account.
6. What's the difference between the electronic and the box version? Answer: Basically there is no difference. By ordering a box version you will receive a CD and user manual. When buying the electronic version you will be able to download these resources from our website - the exact link will be sent to your e-mail address.
7. Why is the electronic version cheaper? Answer: The e-version is free of shipping and delivery charges. 8. How can I buy Expressivo additional modules? Answer: Most of the updates and add-ins are available for free. Having Expressivo installed on your computer you can use the Extension manager to download any module you want. Expressivo will automatically redirect your web browser to the location where updates and extensions are available for downloading.
9. Which updates do I have to pay for? Answer: Expressivo includes only one male voice. In order to add an additional female voice, an additional fee has to be paid.
10. Can I use Expressivo in my
company for reading emails, stationery, elaborations?
Answer: Yes, the Expressivo licence allows for using the program on a computer
that is used in the company or organization office. You can listen to
e-mails, e-books, manuals or stationery individually. To get more
informations about different possibilities of using Expressivo in
company or organization enter this link. Please remember that the
Expressivo license forbids commercial dissemination speech, which
means, you can't put it on your website or switchboard. Also you can't create audiobooks or any
kind of commercial publications. To use
generated speech in the company or organization you have to buy a
product with business license. For additional information please contact IVO Software Sales Department
11. Can I use the generated speech
in my company or organization by putting it on the company's
website, presentation or switchboard?
Answer: The
Expressivo license forbids commercial dissemination speech, which
means, you can't put it on your website or switchboard. Also you can't create audiobooks or any
kind of commercial publications. To use
generated speech in the company or organization you have to buy a
product with business license. For additional information please contact IVO Software Sales Department
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