Talking Clock is an FKEY that will speak the current time. (The voice is my own.) MacinTalk is NOT required. You can open the FKEY with Suitcase or MasterJuggler, or you can install it with any FKEY installer or ResEdit. After installing it, you can use it by typing command-shift-6. Of course, you can always change the FKEY number with ResEdit (if you know how) or an FKEY installer.
The file ÒTalking Clock SoundsÓ must be kept in your System folder. Do not change the name of the sounds file.
THIS FKEY REQUIRES SYSTEM 6.0.X. EARLIER SYSTEM VERSIONS WILL CRASH THE FKEY. Sorry, but thatÕs the way it is.
You may use the FKEY and sounds file however you want. Both are public domain. You may distribute this package provided you include the FKEY file, Talking Clock Sounds file, and this documentation.
This software is provided Òas isÓ and it may or may not be maintained. I have not planned any updates in the near future. This version is stableand has been tested on a Macintosh SE, SE/30, Mac II, and recently on a MacÊIIci. Compatibility is likely with most other machines.
I cannot be reached on-line, but I can be reached though a friend via America Online at MStockman or via CompuServe at 72500,3110.
The FKEY is version 1.1, replacing version 1.0 which contained a bug when the time contained the same number twice - 10:10pm for example.
The sounds file is version 1.1, replacing an earlier version uploaded to the Boston Computer Society bulletin board. The only changes made were in order to save space.
