How could I start a talking Program

Hi
I want to start with a very important program for me, a talking program.
But I don't know what is the proramming technology used for it.
Can any one show me a little sample to do that?
Can any one lead me somewhere I can learn about?


With my pure thanks.

Easy. Simply download and install MSAgent (and make sure a speech engine is also installed). These can all be obtained from the MS Website.

The talking part is easy too. From the components list, add the Microsoft Direct Text to Speech control. Next, add a standard TextBox and CommandButton.

Insert the following code into your Form.

Code:

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Private Sub Command1_Click
    TextToSpeech1.Speak Text
End Sub

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Noew whatever is in the TextBox will we spoken when you press the button.

Thanks but I need to read in a deferent language like arabic, that's why I asked for the technology.

Waiting for further help, thanks.

I read the documentations about the Microsoft Agent
http://msdn.microsoft.com/workshop/c...nt/default.asp
and I found that it not supports the Arabic language with the speech input and output engines.

What is the technology (or code) of controlling the SoundCard output?
Is it possible in VB or not?
Is it so hard to perform?

I hope to get a sufficient answer here.
Thank you all.