Kate Voice for WebSphere® Voice Server Version 5.1.3.1

This document contains information about the new fifth generation voice, Kate. You can install this voice separately and the voice does not need to be selected during the WebSphere Voice Server version 5.1.3 installation.

This readme contains the following information:

• Overview
• Installing the voice
• Uninstalling the voice
• Product documentation
• Trademarks

Overview

The Kate voice is a UK English female voice that can be used with WebSphere Voice Server 5.1.3.1. Kate is a smoother, more natural sounding voice.

For voice-specific configuration parameters, see Configuration parameters in the WebSphere Voice Server information center.

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Installing the voice

Follow the instructions that are appropriate for your operating system to install the voice:

• Installing on AIX
• Installing on Linux
• Installing on Windows

Installing on AIX

Prerequisites

Make sure you meet the following requirements:

• Software: Verify that WebSphere Voice Server 5.1.3.1 is installed prior to installing the new voice.
• Hardware: An additional 1 GB of memory is required. Also the installation requires 3 GB of memory in the /usr file system to decompress and install the voice. If the required space is not available and there is adequate space in its volume group, expand the file system using the chfs command or SMIT or uninstall products that are no longer necessary.

Note: Due to operating system memory limitations, WebSphere Voice Server can only support a limited number of fifth generation voices. See Estimating resources for TTS engines in the WebSphere Voice Server information center for more information.

Installing the voice

This voice is delivered in this file: IY83766.tar

Complete the following steps to install the voice:

1. Create a directory to contain the voice file. For example, wvs5131kate.
2. Change directory to the voice directory. For example:
   cd wvs5131kate
3. Untar the file:
   tar -xvf file_name
4. Stop WebSphere Application Server.
   
5. Make sure the voice installation files are executable files by running the following command:
   chmod 755 file_name
6. Start the voice installation script by running the following command:
   ./setup.bin
   The installation GUI will launch and provide status messages and instructions.
   Note: You must accept the default installation path during the installation. Doing so ensures that the configuration information is correctly updated for WebSphere Voice Server. Do not enter another directory or use the browse button to change the installation path.
7. If a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is not found, specify the location of the JVM included with WebSphere Application Server with the following parameter:
   -is:javahome /usr/WebSphere/AppServer/java/jre
8. Once the installation completes without error, restart WebSphere Application Server:

The voice is now installed.

Installing on Linux

Prerequisites

Make sure you meet the following requirements:

• Software: Verify that WebSphere Voice Server 5.1.3.1 is installed prior to installing the new voice.
• Hardware: An additional 1 GB of memory is required. Also the installation requires 3 GB of memory in the /opt partition to decompress and install the voice. If the required space is not available, expand the partition or delete files that are no longer necessary.

Note: Due to operating system memory limitations, WebSphere Voice Server can only support a limited number of fifth generation voices. See Estimating resources for TTS engines in the WebSphere Voice Server information center for more information.

Installing the voice

This voice is delivered in this file: LI71239.tar

Complete the following steps to install the voice:

1. Create a directory to contain the voice file. For example, wvs5131kate.
2. Change directory to the voice directory. For example:
   cd wvs5131kate
3. Untar the file:
   tar -xvf file_name
4. Stop WebSphere Application Server.
   
5. Make sure the voice installation files are executable files by running the following command:
   chmod 755 file_name
6. Start the voice installation script by running the following command:
   ./setup.bin
   The installation GUI will launch and provide status messages and instructions.
   Note: You must accept the default installation path during the installation. Doing so ensures that the configuration information is correctly updated for WebSphere Voice Server. Do not enter another directory or use the browse button to change the installation path.
7. If a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is not found, specify the location of the JVM included with WebSphere Application Server with the following parameter:
   -is:javahome /opt/WebSphere/AppServer/java/jre
8. Once the installation completes without error, restart WebSphere Application Server:

The voice is now installed.

Installing on Windows

Prerequisites

Make sure you meet the following requirements:

• Software: Verify that WebSphere Voice Server 5.1.3.1 is installed prior to installing the new voice.
• Hardware: An additional 1 GB of memory is required. Also the installation requires 3 GB of memory in the partition where you installed WebSphere Voice Server to decompress and install the voice. If the required space is not available, expand the partition or delete files that are no longer necessary.

Note: Due to operating system memory limitations, WebSphere Voice Server can only support a limited number of fifth generation voices. See Estimating resources for TTS engines in the WebSphere Voice Server information center for more information.

Installing the voice

This voice is delivered in this file: IC49115.zip

Complete the following steps to install the voice:

1. Create a directory to contain the voice file. For example, wvs5131kate.
2. Change directory to the voice directory. For example:
   cd wvs5131kate
3. Unzip the file.
   
4. Stop WebSphere Application Server.
   
5. Start the voice installation script by running the following command:
   setup.exe
   The installation GUI will launch and provide status messages and instructions.
   Notes:
   • If Terminal Services is installed on your Windows 2003 system, run the following command to remove restrictions on reading configuration information:
     change user /install
   • You must accept the default installation path during the installation. Doing so ensures that the configuration information is correctly updated for WebSphere Voice Server. Do not enter another directory or use the browse button to change the installation path.
6. If a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is not found, specify the location of the JVM included with WebSphere Application Server with the following parameter:
   -is:javahome %WAS_ROOT%/java/jre
   %WAS_ROOT% is the installation location of WebSphere Application Server.
7. Once the installation completes without error, restart WebSphere Application Server:

The voice is now installed.

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Uninstalling the voice

Follow the instructions that are appropriate for your operating system to uninstall the voice:

• Uninstalling on AIX and Linux
• Uninstalling on Windows

Uninstalling on AIX and Linux

If necessary, complete the following steps to uninstall the voice:

1. Prior to uninstalling Kate, change the default voice to one of the standard voices, such as Sally.
   1. Open the WebSphere Application Server administrative console.
   2. Click the the voice server and then click the Configuration tab.
   3. For Default voice settings, select the default voice.
   4. Click OK and save your settings.
   5. Restart WebSphere Application Server.
   6. Open the administrative console and make sure your changes took effect.
2. Stop WebSphere Application Server.
3. Change directory to the $WVS_ROOT/IBM/uninstallers/_uninst_ibmtts_En_GB_Voice_7at08KHz directory and run the uninstallation script:
   ./uninstaller.bin
   $WVS_ROOT is the installation location of WebSphere Voice Server.
4. The uninstallation script will provide status messages and instructions.

The voice is now uninstalled.

Uninstalling on Windows

If necessary, complete the following steps to uninstall the voice:

1. Prior to uninstalling Kate, change the default voice to one of the standard voices, such as Sally.
   1. Open the WebSphere Application Server administrative console.
   2. Click the the voice server and then click the Configuration tab.
   3. For Default voice settings, select the default voice.
   4. Click OK and save your settings.
   5. Restart WebSphere Application Server.
   6. Open the administrative console and make sure your changes took effect.
2. Stop WebSphere Application Server.
3. Change directory to %WVS_ROOT%/IBM/uninstallers/_uninst_ibmtts_En_GB_Voice_7at08KHz and run the uninstallation script:
   uninstaller.exe
   %WVS_ROOT% is the installation location of WebSphere Voice Server.
4. The uninstallation script will provide status messages and instructions.

The voice is now uninstalled.

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Product documentation

Refer to the WebSphere Voice Server information center for the latest product information for WebSphere Voice Server.

To see the most updated WebSphere Voice Server product documentation, go to the WebSphere Voice product documentation library: http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/websphere/zones/voice/proddoc.html

To see the most updated product information, go to the WebSphere Voice Server page: http://www.ibm.com/software/pervasive/voice_server/

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Trademarks

AIX, Domino, e-business on demand, Everyplace, IBM, Lotus, Tivoli, ViaVoice, WebSphere, and xSeries are trademarks or registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.

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Java and all Java-based trademarks are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States, other countries, or both.

Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries, or both.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.

Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

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