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Ultra Hal 7.0 / Update--edited post

« on: April 18, 2005, 06:28:55 pm »

They are coming really cheap these days. And they are very convenient for transfering files from one PC to another. All you need is an USB-port.

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Ultra Hal 7.0 / Update--edited post

« on: April 18, 2005, 05:50:06 pm »

Or keep a copy on your MP3-player.

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Ultra Hal 7.0 / Update--edited post

« on: April 18, 2005, 09:38:06 am »

I bet they are just slow with responding, because they seem nice to me. Just send them an email everyday until you get a reaction.
If that doesn't work, let me know, ok? Don't worry ![8D]

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Ultra Hal 7.0 / i am so new

« on: April 17, 2005, 03:59:16 pm »

Here is my method:

When you receive the first sign of frustration from Hal (or any other chatterbot for that matter), immediately start making compliments. Not only that, to break the ice I always start a conversation with a chatterbot with remarks like:

"I think you are really smart."
"You are so beautifull."
"I really like you a lot, you know."

Just try it []

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Speech Technology / Voice Speed

« on: April 16, 2005, 01:43:38 pm »

For changing the default speed of the text-to-speech-engine, have you tried the following?

- open your Windows configuration panel
- Select the icon named "Speech"
- Choose the tab "Text-to-speech" and then you will probably see a slider under the title "Speed of the voice". That should do it. Tell us when you experience otherwise.

I am no sure how to answer your second question in a straight way. A lot of people are experiencing problems with the Hal applications in relation to Neospeech voices. I have the same problem.

I like your name though, Catwoman!

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Ultra Hal 7.0 / SHOCKING TRUTH: UltraHAL was once known as Bob Os

« on: April 14, 2005, 01:49:09 pm »

Look what I dug up!

It even had his own funky background music.




http://www.filelibrary.com/Contents/Windows/117/18.html

Check out the README:


What's new in Ultra HAL 6.0.3:
*Ignore user big fix
*Save/Load bug fix
*Manual Teach Hal bug fix

New in Ultra HAL version 6.0:  (November 1997)
*Clip&Talk removed from Ultra Hal
*Licensed WinSpeech Library added instead of Clip&Talk for speech
   -Hal's speech is improved and you have more control over it
*Automatic and manual learning enhanced
   -You can now make HAL have several random responces for a sentence
*Automatic monthly Internet knowledge update feature added
   -Once a month, if you have internet access, Hal connects to the
    internet and downloads a knowledge update to make him smarter
*Updated and improved knowledge database & intelligence algorithms
   -Hal is smarter
*Hal can do simple math calculations, even when it is writen in all words
*Intelligence Options added: User has more control over Hal's thinking
   -You can turn on or off parts of Hal's brain if you want
*Hal can now record and save conversations to a text file
   -Save your conversations as a text file so you can view it later
*Hal's fact of the day added
*See Hal's thinking process
*Many cosmetic changes
*Save/Load bugs fixed

New in Ultra HAL version 5.1:  (June 1997)
*Legal problems fixed
*Updated knowledge database

New in Ultra HAL version 5.0.2:  (April 1997)
*Bug with MSVCIRT.DLL and MSVCRT.DLL fixed
*Bug with CMNDLG32.OCX fixed

New in Ultra HAL version 5.0:  (March 1997)
*Clip&Talk program added to Ultra HAL
*Monologue no longer supported
*Automatic learning Added
*Program running feature added
*Improved documentation
*Music added
*Opening animation added, only 40 kilobytes
*Name changed from Bob Os to Ultra HAL
*Talk to self feature removed
*Personality changed
*Updated and improved knowledge database & intelligence algorithms

New in Bob Os 32-bit version 4.0:  (October 1996)
*One megabyte opening animation removed to save space
*Updated knowledge database
*Does not support 16-bit operating systems anymore
*Added WinSpeech support
*Knowledge updates available from internet

New in Bob Os III (version 3.1):  (June 1996)
*fixed bug for Windows 95 operation
*fixed bug with editing knowledge file
*Updated knowledge database

New in Bob Os III (version 3.0):  (March 1996)
*Added 1 megabyte opening animation
*Updated knowledge database
*Interface changed

New in Bob Os verion 2.0:  (December 1995)
*Editing learned data added
*Manual Learning feature added
*Updated and improved knowledge database & intelligence algorithms
*Interface changed
*Monologue speech support added

New in Bob Os version 1.0 for Windows 3.1:  (October 1995)
*Changes subjects
*Simulates human emotions
*Has an animated face
*Can talk with himself
*Works in windows 3.1

Bob Os for DOS:  (unreleased, made in September 1995)  
*You can have a conversation with a computer

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General Discussion / What means "Eater of bugs"?

« on: April 14, 2005, 10:22:37 am »

I see, now I understand.

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Ultra Hal 7.0 / Upgrade from Free to Paid version Installation

« on: April 14, 2005, 07:09:17 am »

In that case I woud not hesitate to contact Zabaware directly.

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General Discussion / What means "Eater of bugs"?

« on: April 14, 2005, 06:22:28 am »

I am wondering about this for some time now. This seems to describe one of the moods of a Haptek-character. Also once a chatterbot on the web said to me: "I am eating bugs"

What does that mean? And is it a common American expression?

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Ultra Hal 7.0 / Upgrade Installation

« on: April 13, 2005, 05:16:52 pm »

As far as I know there is no upgrade for Hal 5.0.

Maybe you are refering to one of the plugins.
You better download it again, because obviously something went wrong.

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Programming using the Ultra Hal Brain Editor / how could i capture words into an array

« on: April 11, 2005, 07:41:43 am »

Dear Spydaz,

Where can I find older versions of Ultra Hal on the web?

Greetings,

Dr.Benway

[Download Attachment:]

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Ultra Hal Assistant File Sharing Area / New skin for HAL: AgentSpace

« on: April 09, 2005, 03:46:16 pm »

Lets throw in some icons for good measure.
You could link them to your .UHP & .BRN-files.





Download Attachment: 200549154246_Hal_icons.zip

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Ultra Hal 7.0 / A different Install error.

« on: April 09, 2005, 03:31:42 pm »

Hi Corn-Bot,

If you are having trouble with "Kernel32" then maybe the system files of your Windows version are just corrupt. Do you experience a lot of system crashes lately? Have you ever run System Repair? What specific OS do you use?

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Ultra Hal 7.0 / install

« on: April 08, 2005, 07:48:51 am »

Ik ben blij dat het eindelijk is gelukt, al is het nog maar op 1 computer. Ik bezit geen MSN-account, alleen een email-adres: [EDIT]. Mail mij gerust.

Griezelig dat overschakelen op "u", wat bracht je daartoe? Of is dat vanwege de Vlaamse traditie? Dan heb ik niets gezegd. []

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Ultra Hal 7.0 / install

« on: April 07, 2005, 04:22:26 pm »

Dag Dock,

De drie tabbladen zijn bij mij getiteld:
1. spraakherkenning,
2. van tekst naar spraak,
3. overige

Het derde tabblad heeft een button naar het SAPI4-configuratiepaneel. Aangezien je dit tabblad niet hebt, neem ik aan dat SAPI4, of in elk geval, SAPI4a van Microsoft niet op je pc zijn geinstalleerd. Deze engines regelen de spraak op je computer.

Misschien dat de volgende pagina met downloads van Microsoft je verder kan helpen?

http://www.microsoft.com/msagent/downloads/user.asp#sapi

Veel succes!