[MCN-L] free ftp software?

2008-10-15 Thread Ari Davidow
We use Filezilla for file transfers and it's fine. In our case, we suggest that staff never use services that rely on old, insecure FTP which sends a login/username in clear text over the 'net, but rather to use SFTP or FTP over SSH. In truth, for most people, it is far easier to use free file tra

[MCN-L] Museum Computer Network Conference - Hotel Group Rate Deadline

2008-10-15 Thread MCN Announcements
With apologies for cross-posting? Join the Museum Computer Network in Washington DC in November and learn from colleagues from all across the country and the world. MCN?s 36th annual conference promises to be better than ever, highlighting innovation, collections access, open source technology

[MCN-L] free ftp software?

2008-10-15 Thread Elizabeth Bruton
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[MCN-L] free ftp software?

2008-10-15 Thread Nik Honeysett
I use FireFTP - a Firefox plugin -nik >>> "Perian Sully" 10/15/2008 10:18 AM >>> I use both of these myself. I am more comfortable with Filezilla and use it for more traditional FTP sites, but WinSCP's use of SCP means I end up using it for one other site I connect to on a regular basis (this s

[MCN-L] photography, digitization, and a color/grey card?

2008-10-15 Thread M. Elings
We use standard color targets in all full color scans from reflective originals (see attached) either using a flatbed scanner or digital photography. We use targets with color, gray scale and size indicators to provide viewers of the image with visible and measurable information with which to j

[MCN-L] The Museum System on Mac via VMWare Fusion

2008-10-15 Thread Jeff Evans
Hi ? Is anyone running TMS on an new Intel Mac via VMWare Fusion? Pros and cons? Likes and dislikes? JEFF Jeffrey Evans Digital Imaging Specialist Princeton University Art Museum 609.258.8579

[MCN-L] free ftp software?

2008-10-15 Thread Tracy Davenport
Remko: It depends on what you are trying to accomplish. If you simply want to download or upload files from an existing source, then an FTP Client is what you want, and there are several good free ones. I use FileZilla and it is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Another Windows option i

[MCN-L] IP SIG: McCain-Palin, DMCA, YouTube, and Fair Use

2008-10-15 Thread akes...@imj.org.il
Speaking of fair use: For any who have not seen this story: "McCain Campaign Feels DMCA Sting Legal Analysis by Fred von Lohmann Yesterday, the McCain-Palin campaign sent a letter to YouTub

[MCN-L] free ftp software?

2008-10-15 Thread Daniel M. Bartolini
Mac: Cyberduck rocks. Windows: WinSCP Linux: they're all free Edwards, Chris wrote: > Fetch FTP for mac is good and they have a free institutional license > -- > Chris Edwards > Digital Studio Production Manager > Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Yale University > Tel: 203.436.4690 > ch

[MCN-L] free ftp software?

2008-10-15 Thread Edwards, Chris
Fetch FTP for mac is good and they have a free institutional license -- Chris Edwards Digital Studio Production Manager Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Yale University Tel: 203.436.4690 chris.edwards at yale.edu From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mcn

[MCN-L] free ftp software?

2008-10-15 Thread Jansonius, Remko (Vizcaya)
Dear Colleagues, When googling "free ftp software" several types of software show up. Is there any one in particular that you would recommend or un-recommend? Thank you, once gain, for your input! Remko Jansonius Collections and Archives Manager Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Miami, FL

[MCN-L] free ftp software?

2008-10-15 Thread Perian Sully
I use both of these myself. I am more comfortable with Filezilla and use it for more traditional FTP sites, but WinSCP's use of SCP means I end up using it for one other site I connect to on a regular basis (this site doesn't allow FTP or SFTP) Perian Sully Collections Information and Web Programs

[MCN-L] IP SIG: No fair use for thumbnails in Germany

2008-10-15 Thread akes...@imj.org.il
"As much as people complain about the challenges of balancing copyrights and fair use in the US, overseas courts have been happy to provide examples that remind us that some aspects of US copyright law are actually fairly liberal. The latest such reminder comes courtesy of a case in Germany that

[MCN-L] Digitization - definition and strategic planning

2008-10-15 Thread Diane M. Zorich
Dear Colleagues, Two requests in this message: First, the Smithsonian Institution is undertaking a pan-institutional strategic planning process for digitization and one of the interesting things to arise during the investigative phase is the varying perceptions of what constitutes "digitizati

[MCN-L] photography, digitization, and a color/grey card?

2008-10-15 Thread Genevieve De mahy
Dear Remko, As Dianne mentioned, the color bars are extremely important parts of digitizing a collection, particularly when you are dealing with older photographs that may vary in condition. The CWM recently digitized over 6,800 official photographs from the First World War, most of which had been

[MCN-L] free ftp software?

2008-10-15 Thread Melissa Johnson
I use Filezilla. It's pretty simple and, so far, has met all of my limited needs. --Melissa Melissa Johnson Curator of Interactive Media history|san jos? -Original Message- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Jansonius, Remko (Vizcaya) Sent: Wedne