IF you've read a lot about speech recognition software but aren't a user yet, it's time to take a deep breath and start talking to your computer. Just don't breathe on the microphone. That is one of the many tips you'll begin to follow right after installation. But first you need to figure out what program to get, among the many available.
People use speech recognition for a variety of reasons.
They may want to be more productive or to accommodate disabilities, or they may be unable to type or to have secretaries type for them. If a computer is more than a couple of years old, it may well need to be replaced by a new one before dictation software can be used successfully. Even a newer computer may need more RAM or a better sound card. And picking out a software program and learning how to use it well means an investment of time. Choosing among available software can be daunting.