[AT] OK boys, I need help!! OT Computer stuff

[Larry D. Goss]

As much as I hate "me too" messages, I've got to say it in this case.
You're right on, Tom.  I borrowed a really nice negative scanner from my
cousin so I could digitize several hundred roll film negatives of family
photos.  The software was expecting to see an Adaptec SCSI port on the
system, and even though I configured everything right, XP wouldn't
recognize the existence of the right hardware.  It turns out that the
drivers from the company won't work on anything newer than 98 and since
the scanner is five or six years old they have no intention of issuing a
driver for any of the newer versions of Windows.

Bummer.

I'm glad to see you commenting about the Microtec scanner problem.  I'm
seriously looking at that brand for roll film negative scanning and will
investigate thoroughly before I buy.

Larry

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Thomas O.
Mehrkam
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2004 6:55 AM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] OK boys, I need help!! OT Computer stuff

The only problem with XP is that if you have a Scanner that attaches
to the parallel port or some cameras you may have to replace them. Check
on the manufactures web site to see if new drivers are avalible.

The just may not be avaliable. I know Canon dropped support for some
of thier cameras and film scanners.

My microtec scanner would not work.

DO not get ME at all costs. Windows 98 is much better than
ME. After that WIndows 2000 and then 	wINDOWS XP

CBear81438 at aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 3/11/2004 8:17:37 PM Central Standard Time, 
> hlstaples at mcloudteleco.com writes:
> 
> 
> 
>>98 SE is getting cranky. I bought a flash memory stick but even with
>>the driver CD it wouldn't stick in my computer. Time to consider a new
>>computer and a new OP system.
>>
>>Where am I going with this long tale?? Right here. What OS is
>>recommended:
>>2000, or NT (home version) ?? Come on guys-- All thoughts
>>considered.
>>
>>Tractor reference: When I get a new computer, I will run over the old
>>one with the $#@%& Cub (if it doesn't stall it out) ;-)
>>Thanks, Carl in VT
>>_______________________________________________
>>
> 
> 
> Carl
> My old 98 system uses a usb memory stick.  I had to download the
drivers off 
> the internet.  I used Sandisk brand.
> 
> Cecil in OKla
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