# Querying a database using open source voice control software

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**Created:** [May 16, 2008, 4:50am UTC](https://community.unix.com/t/querying-a-database-using-open-source-voice-control-software/197232 "2008-05-16T04:50:03Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 16, 2008, 4:50am UTC](https://community.unix.com/t/querying-a-database-using-open-source-voice-control-software/197232/1 "2008-05-16T04:50:03Z")

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Fri, 16 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT  
Though the tools for voice control and dictation in the open source world lag far behind those in the commercial arena, I decided to see how far I could get in querying a database by voice and having the computer respond verbally. Using a number of open source tools, I'm happy to report success.

[Source...](http://www.linux.com/feature/134671)