Faxing with USB modem
Hello Wamug, For those who have to use an external USB modem with the later model Macs, there is a way to use it to send a FAX. I picked that snippet up from Macintouch and have a copy in PDF here. Bob
Re: Advice with scanning old photos
On 19Feb2006, at 9:39 pm, J Philippe Chaperon wrote: Dear WAMUG'ers, Can someone with experience in graphics give me some advice regarding scanning old photos please? http://www.scantips.com/ I'm currently scanning all my old photos going back to the 50's at times. The equipment I'm using are: Negatives could yield a better result, but is your scanner capable? Also are they still available? Also, is there a good application to touch the photos, without going to the expensive solutions of the full blown Adobe Photoshop or similar. I do not have much experience in using graphic software, and have only now started using GraphicConverter which I find quite difficult to use knowing nothing at all of the technical terms used in the graphics world. GraphicConverter X is a great program mainly designed as a converter of files, but has evolved to offer a fairly good range of tools that would do the job you require. One huge advantage is Batch processing set required results and walk away, yes photoshop can do, but GC offers some options even Adobe cannot obtain, also a little easier to configure. So, visit their webiste http://www.lemkesoft.com/en/ index.htm and download the manual also visit tutorials and workshops. Photoshop does offer some extras, but are the extra's worth it? I would have to say maybe, but I have digitally advanced with Gimp using Linux and now OS X, but have used Photoshop extensively. I would say Photoshop is more stable and a standard for which others either join or try to obtain a level offering a working environment. Gimp has a few offerings and you will need to install X11, but it is a free GNU program, and their is a Photoshop user friendly interface version known as GimpShop. http://www.plasticbugs.com/blogimg/Gimpshop-OSX-2.2.10.dmg You should be able to do in Gimp or GraphicConverter X that could be done in Photoshop for what you are aiming to achieve. Obtain more, but each has specifics Photoshop has lots it can do and so do the others. End of the day it comes down to the tools that are available, which you feel comfortable and confident with, for some whom have choice we have favourites for each situation. Cheers! `Rob...
Re: Advice with scanning old photos
Hi WAMUG'ers, Many thanks to Peter, Rob and Adrian for their advice. Yes, unfortunately this is a complex matter and one that must be tackled with lots and lots of knowledge to obtain the right result. I will have a look at The Gimp, and see whether I can learn it fairly quickly. I'll also have a look at Lemsoft's Web site to learn a bit more. A little bit 'off-topic', I borrowed an old family album when last in Mauritius and scanned the photos and distributed the data on CDs to various family members. Boy! What a way to keep family ties and tradition going. I was just not prepared to find so many people interested in those old photos of an era well gone by. Many thanks again for your time and advice. Best regards, Philippe on 20/2/06 9:35 AM, Peter Hinchliffe at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 19/02/2006, at 9:39 PM, J Philippe Chaperon wrote: Dear WAMUG'ers, Can someone with experience in graphics give me some advice regarding scanning old photos please? This is a huge topic, Phiippe, and not really possible to cover in a simple email. Briefly, though, you should not be scanning at less than 300 dpi, based on the assumption that you will eventually want to print your scans. Too low a resolution will result in disappointing results. By the same token, going over 600 dpi simply creates larger files, not necessarily better results.
Processor upgrade for G4 cube
Does anyone have any experience with upgrading processors in a G4 cube?. I found this site http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Sonnet%20Technology/SG4C1800/ advertising a 1.8GB upgrade. Any advice or feedback on this would be appreciated. Colin
Old Mac computers
Hi everyone, Well I've finally bitten the bullet! I currently have about 100 -130 Mac computers, monitors and printers (in my games room) that I was intending to set up as a borrowing resource for students without computers. Unfortunately as a Deputy Principal and looking after all of our network ( at the moment) I just can't find the time to re image them etc. I hate throwing out good computers that work so. I remember a group that were setting up computers for use in Timor as well as the Computer Angels in Perth. These computers range from the original Classics to 6400's. ( I can still use iMacs on our network). I'm particularly interested in the Timor idea as the older models are more likely to be accepted. Do any of you have any contact info for me? thanks in advance. pmarty
Re: Old Mac computers
Hi Peter, if you contact Notre Dame University in Freo, they support a project in Timor called the Bagita center, where they can always use extra machines to teach local people computing skills. cheers Nat On 20/02/2006, at 10:55 PM, Peter Martinson wrote: Hi everyone, Well I've finally bitten the bullet! I currently have about 100 -130 Mac computers, monitors and printers (in my games room) that I was intending to set up as a borrowing resource for students without computers. Unfortunately as a Deputy Principal and looking after all of our network ( at the moment) I just can't find the time to re image them etc. I hate throwing out good computers that work so. I remember a group that were setting up computers for use in Timor as well as the Computer Angels in Perth. These computers range from the original Classics to 6400's. ( I can still use iMacs on our network). I'm particularly interested in the Timor idea as the older models are more likely to be accepted. Do any of you have any contact info for me? thanks in advance. pmarty -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro
Re:Airport for imacDV
Thanks to Mark Heeler, Malcolm Burtenshaw, Greg Sharp, Daniel Kam, Christian Kotz, Greg Sharp, Mathew Healey and Dave Choy. Your info has been most helpful in resolving my issues with wireless for my mother's iMacDV. I'm pretty sure it will work. thanks again. pmarty
