>Nancy Haitz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 12:28:41 -0400 > > Stephen, Sybil & Ramon, > >Thanks for your replies about the scanner. Apparently UMAX has >changed some of their website policies. No more freebie downloads. >If you want any of their software, you now have to purchase a CD >version. I know that has not always been the case, as I have >downloaded updates in the past, for my Astra 600S scanner.
Umax which was once a great company seems to be getting worse and worse.(They aren't the only ones Epson really sucks for not making drivers for OSX and many of their printers) Having said that I have found that some companies no longer have free downloads on the web perhaps because they have found that their software is being used to run other brands of hardware.In this case an Email to the company providing a serial number may get them to provide you with the web address for free downloads. It worked for me with XLR8 and another company. It's worth a try. I just don't see any company expecting people to pay for software that you have to have to run hardware if you already own it. At least the basic version of the software. I even once got Apple to supply me with an OS CD for a Performa 638 that I bought used. I just told them it didn't come with a cd and didn't mention I'd bought it used. Best of luck. Will S -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
