abiff() abiff() Name abiff - An AF biff play client. SYNOPSIS abiff [aplay_arg_list] Description abiff monitors the file /usr/spool/mail for new mail and uses DECtalk text-to-speech synthesis and the AF play client to announce the from and subject fields. DECtalk software and the tts client used by abiff is not included in the AF kit. However, you can purchase a copy of the DECtalk libary for OSF/1. Options All arguments are passed to aplay. Copyright Copyright 1990, 1991 Digital Equipment Corporation.