SALT LAKE CITY, Aug 3, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --  Fonix Corporation (OTC
Bulletin Board: FONX), a leading provider of human-user interface technology
solutions for wireless and mobile devices, vehicle telematics, Internet and
telephony systems announced today the commercial release of its FAAST (Fonix
Accelerated Application Solutions Technology) Text-To-Speech (TTS) Software
Development Kit (SDK) for Linux x86.
 
The release of the Fonix FAAST TTS Linux x86 SDK paves the way for Fonix
technologies to set the standard for speech-enabled applications on the Linux
platform. Designed for developers seeking rapid speech integration into a
high-speed open source operating system, this new release enables the seamless
integration of exceptional quality unlimited vocabulary TTS, as well as a unique
customized vocabulary TTS.
 
Current customers, as well as beta partners, are using Fonix TTS in unified
messaging services, email readers, HTML web readers, English education software,
auto attendants, stock quote systems, web-based college education courses, short
messaging services, voice portals, IVR systems and other applications.
 
"Without Fonix FAAST TTS for Linux, our Silent Messenger product would require
two PCs," said Jerry Geis, Vice President of Software Development for MessageNet
Systems. "This new release will virtually eliminate our additional hardware and
software costs."
 
The Fonix FAAST TTS SDK for Linux x86 features a high-level TTS Application
Programmer Interface (API) set that allows customers to easily incorporate
text-to-speech into their products. Moreover, the SDK's utilization of Red Hat
Package Manager files facilitates rapid installation, and allows programmers to
begin development almost immediately. The Fonix FAAST API also supports the C++
and Java programming languages.
 
"To support the growing community of Linux software developers, Fonix has
developed a versatile TTS development system which can rapidly gain market share
by allowing developers to utilize the most appropriate natural-sounding TTS for
their specific applications," said Thomas A. Murdock, Fonix Chairman and CEO.
"We understand the need to support multiple platform development and are pleased
to incorporate Linux into the growing family of platforms we support."
 
About Fonix Corporation
 
Fonix Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FONX) develops and markets software
products that enable intuitive human interaction with computers, consumer
electronics, and other intelligent devices. Leading chip manufactures,
independent software and hardware vendors, and other Internet content providers
incorporate Fonix technology to make their products easier and more convenient
to use. Fonix products, including Text-To-Speech (TTS), Automatic Speech
Recognition (ASR), and Handwriting Recognition (HWR), provide the most natural
communication solutions available. For more information visit www.fonix.com or
call (801) 553-6600.
 
Sales & Product Information, contact Scott Lindsey, (801) 553-6600,
sales@fonix.com
 
Media Information, contact Kurt Herrmann, (801) 553-6600, mediarel@fonix.com.
 
Investor Information, contact Michelle Aamodt, (801) 328-0161 invrel@fonix.com.
 
Note: The statements released by Fonix Corporation that are not purely
historical are forward-looking within the meaning of the "Safe Harbor"
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including
statements regarding the Company's expectations, hopes, intentions, and
strategies for the future. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking
statements involve risk and uncertainties that may affect the Company's business
prospects and performance. It is important to note that the Company's actual
results could differ materially from those in such forward- looking statements.
Risk factors including general economic, competitive, governmental, and
technological factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC on
Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. The Company does not undertake any responsibility to
update the forward-looking statements contained in this release.
 
SOURCE Fonix Corporation
 
 
 CONTACT:          Sales & Product Information, Scott Lindsey, 801-553-6600,
                   sales@fonix.com, Media Information, Kurt Herrmann, 801-553-66
0,
                   mediarel@fonix.com, or Investor Information, Michelle Aamodt,
801-328-0161
                   invrel@fonix.com, all of Fonix Corporation
 
 URL:              fonix.com