ScanSoft Launches Dragon NaturallySpeaking XP Edition in Europe with the Broadest Language Support Available.Business/Technology Editors PEABODY, Mass. and GENT, Belgium--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 06, 2002 New Dragon dragon, mythical beast usually represented as a huge, winged, fire-breathing reptile. For centuries the dragon has been prominent in the folklore of many peoples; thus, its physical characteristics vary greatly and include combinations of numerous animals. NaturallySpeaking(R) XP Edition Supports Automatic Dictation in Five European European emanating from or pertaining to Europe. European bat lyssavirus see lyssavirus. European beech tree fagussylvaticus. European blastomycosis see cryptococcosis. Languages; Home, Office and Vertical Versions Available Through Resellers, Retailers and VARs ScanSoft, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSFT SSFT Secure Socket File Transfer ), a leading supplier of imaging, speech and language solutions, today launched ScanSoft(R) Dragon NaturallySpeaking(R) XP Edition, the latest release of its award-winning speech recognition software for Europe. The new Dragon NaturallySpeaking software is available for home, small business, corporate and vertical market customers, supporting an unmatched range of languages, including Dutch, German, French, Italian and Spanish Spanish, river, c.150 mi (240 km) long, issuing from Spanish Lake, S Ont., Canada, NW of Sudbury, and flowing generally S through Biskotasi and Agnew lakes to Lake Huron opposite Manitoulin island. There are several hydroelectric stations on the river. . Versions of the product supporting World English, Japanese and Chinese were introduced earlier this year. ScanSoft Dragon NaturallySpeaking is the market-leading automatic dictation and speech recognition product for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) and Windows XP The previous client version of Windows. XP was a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface. XP improved support for gaming, digital photography, instant messaging, wireless networking and sharing connections to the Internet. . The highly accurate speech product allows users to create documents at up to 160 words-per-minute, saving time and increasing worker productivity. Dragon NaturallySpeaking also enables voice-control of Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. commands and third-party PC applications, giving users an efficient way to start programs, save files, surf the Web and create email. "As a lawyer, I needed a dictation product that allows me to get more work done in less time and, to be useful, knew that it would have to be highly accurate. I found the solution in Dragon NaturallySpeaking," said Alexandre Lemercier, a lawyer in Perigueux, France. "After using the product, I can say that Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a `must-have' application for people that want to quickly create documents and reports." Dragon NaturallySpeaking achieves its accuracy in part through a built-in vocabulary of more than 250,000 words, and through its support for adding custom vocabularies. The product is available in four editions, giving users the freedom to select a product that meets their specific needs. These include: -- The industry's highest accuracy rate for desktop automatic speech recognition -- Converting voice into text at up to 160 words-per-minute -- Hands-free, voice-enabled control of Microsoft Windows-based applications -- Ability to expand and customize the vocabulary -- Option to have e-mails and other documents read aloud using the award-winning RealSpeak(TM) -- Fast Web surfing using your voice to navigate URLs -- Keyboard-less text entry for popular instant messaging, chat and e-mail programs "ScanSoft is breaking new ground with its first branded speech recognition product line for the European marketplace. By offering Dragon NaturallySpeaking(R) XP Edition in different levels of functionality and in five different languages, ScanSoft broadens the market for speech and illustrates its continued commitment to serving a diverse user base," comments Peter Hauser Peter Benjamin Hauser (born April 20 1934, South Africa) played professional football for Blackpool before becoming player-manager of Chester in 1963. This made him one of the first foreign managers in English football. , Senior Vice President and General Manager International for ScanSoft. Key benefits of the Dragon NaturallySpeaking XP Edition include (features may vary by edition): -- The industry's highest accuracy rate for desktop automatic speech recognition -- Converting voice into text at up to 160 words-per-minute -- Hands-free, voice-enabled control of Microsoft Windows-based applications -- Ability to expand and customize the vocabulary -- Option to have e-mails and other documents read aloud using the award-winning RealSpeak(TM) -- Fast Web surfing using your voice to navigate URLs -- Keyboard-less text entry for popular instant messaging, chat and e-mail programs Availability and Support The new Dragon NaturallySpeaking XP Edition will be available beginning in June through ScanSoft's network of VAR's, retailers, Web store and catalogues. For additional information on features, system requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. and pricing, please visit www.ScanSoft.com/International. About ScanSoft, Inc. ScanSoft is the leading supplier of imaging, speech and language solutions that are used to automate To turn a set of manual steps into an operation that goes by itself. See automation. a wide range of manual processes - saving time, increasing worker productivity and improving customer service. Trademark reference: ScanSoft, NaturallySpeaking and RealSpeak are registered trademarks or trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and other countries. 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