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DSpeech -Text To Speech

Post last modified:January 26, 2012
Post category:Software
Post author:Manikandan

DSpeech is a Text To Speech program with functionality of Automatic Speech Recognition.. It is able to to read aloud the written text and choose the sentences to be pronounced based upon the vocal answers of the user.

Main features:

Save the output as a .WAV, .MP3 or OGG file.
Select different voices, even combine them, or juxtapose them in order to create dialogues between different voices.
Integrates a vocal recognition system that, through a simple script language, allows you to create interactive dialogues with the user.
Configure the voices in an independent way.
Capture and reproduce the content of the ClipBoard.
Compatible with all vocal engines (SAPI 4-5 compliant).
AI dialog system
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SCARM – Simple Computer Aided Railway Modeller

Post last modified:January 26, 2012
Post category:Software
Post author:Manikandan

SCARM (Simple Computer Aided Railway Modeller) is a free software for simplified design of scaled railway layouts and creation of railroad model track plans. With SCARM you can easily create your desired layout.

Main features:

create complex layouts with many railway stations on bigger area.
modelling flex-track routes easily, intuitive and most important
deploy your layout on more than one level, with different heights and slopes of choosen sections from the track route.
You can use tunnels and bridges.
draw figures in order to create buildings of train stations, houses, industries, etc. together with all needed roads and infrastructure.
semaphores and color light signals to create the signalling in the layout track route.
see a 3D view of your layout
measure distances and track sections length
export and/or print your layout and show it to the other railway enthusiasts.
view and print a list with the needed track pieces and even use it as a shopping list.
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LiLi USB Creator 2.8.9 released

Post last modified:January 26, 2012
Post category:Tech News
Post author:Manikandan

LiLi USB Creator 2.8.9 is now available for download.what’s new in this version?

New Linux Distributions supported :

Pear OS “Panther” 3.0
Linux Deepin 11.12
CentOS 6.2 CD/DVD
Fuduntu 2012.1
Gparted Live CD 0.11.0-2
Puppy Linux 5.3.1 (Slacko Puppy)
CDlinux 0.9.7
Gentoo Live DVD 12.0 x86/amd64
SMS (Superb Mini Server) Live 1.6.3
Chakra 2011.12 (CD)
Bodhi Linux 1.3.0
Porteus 1.1
Scientific Linux 6.1
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Opera 11.61 released

Post last modified:January 25, 2012
Post category:Tech News
Post author:Manikandan

Opera 11.61 is now available for download. what’s new in this release?

Fixed an issue where manipulation of framed content can allow cross-site scripting.
Fixed an issue here script events could be used to reveal the presence of local files.
Crash in host resolver when closing browser after loading large number of tabs simultaneously.
Revamped address field with new search suggestions.
New browser engine
improved website compatibility, faster page loading, and a higher level of overall stability when browsing.
New mail design.
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Scan Tailor

Post last modified:January 25, 2012
Post category:Software
Post author:Manikandan

Scan Tailor is a free interactive post-processing tool for scanned pages and written in C++ with Qt. Scanning, optical character recognition, and assembling multi-page documents are out of scope of this project.

Main features:

performs operations such as page splitting, deskewing, adding/removing borders, and others.
You give it raw scans, and you get pages ready to be printed or assembled into a PDF or DJVU file.
fixing the orientation of the page.
batch operation on multiple scanned pages at once.
It works on Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.
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Todomoo todo manager for paid projects

Post last modified:January 24, 2012
Post category:Software
Post author:Manikandan

Todomoo is a todo manager specially designed to help you manage paid projects without advanced scheduling. It organizes projects in hierarchical tasks, in different categories. It stores payment details, timers and multiple notes for each task.

Main Features:

Cost-per-hour task option
Multilanguage (English, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Thai, Chinese)
Automatic backups
Automatic minimize to tray option
Automatic check for updates
Portable version too
SQLite powered
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Sugar gnome shell theme for Linux Mint 12

Post last modified:January 24, 2012
Post category:Linux
Post author:Manikandan

Sugar is a free gnome shell theme for linux mint.

Requirements for this theme:
Gnome Shell 3.2
gnome-shell-extension-user-theme
gnome-tweak-tool
Move-Clock-Extension

To install sugar gnome shell theme on Linux Mint 12

1.Download your Sugar gnome shell theme. Download link
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System Ninja – System Cleaner

Post last modified:January 12, 2016
Post category:Software
Post author:Manikandan

System Ninja is free system cleaner for windows.

Main features:

Junk Cleaner.
unique dual cleaning engine.
startup manager.
process manager.
remove multiple processes simultaneously..
CleanSync.
Supports Ninjascript.
available in English, Dutch, Spanish, French and Brazilian
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How to install Gnome shell themes on Linux Mint 12

Post last modified:January 8, 2016
Post category:Linux
Post author:Manikandan

OS: Linux Mint 12
Difficulty: Beginner
Estimated Completion Time: 1 Minute

Download your favorite gnome shell theme.
example theme:Gnome Shell – Ice Crean Sandwich Download link

1.Open Advanced settings. To open advanced settings, click Menu button and select Advanced settings or type Advanced settings in the search field and select Advanced settings.

2.Then select theme option and click Shell theme None button.

3.Browse and select your theme and click open.

4.After the successful installation of your themes, select it from Shell Theme Menu. If the changes doesn’t appear instantly then hit Alt+F2 and type r (and press Enter to reload the shell theme).

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How to install cheese webcam software on linux mint

Post last modified:January 23, 2012
Post category:Linux
Post author:Manikandan

cheese is a free webcam software to use your webcam for take pictures or record videos and it applies fancy special effects. It uses GStreamer to apply fancy effects to photos and videos.

To install cheese on linux mint 12

1.Open terminal.To open terminal in linux mint, click Menu button and select terminal or type terminal in the search field and click terminal.

2.Type the below code in terminal and hit enter.

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