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To: Rocky Reid who wrote (12161)	6/22/2000 9:28:00 AM
From: Ausdauer	Respond to of 60323

Rocky, the link you posted states... nikkeibp.asiabiztech.com "A bigger concern is that the complexity of the PC-based solution will slow adoption of digital photography once the enthusiast (hobbyist) market is saturated. Today, it is just too hard to store, organize, enhance, and manage digital photos. Few PCs are backed up carefully enough to keep the pictures safe, and the Web services and picture frames, while providing additional capabilities, add to the complexity of the solution. As digital photography moves into the mass market, entirely new solutions are needed. Notably, Adobe has spun off a division called PictureIQ - whose charter is to deliver imaging software for embedded devices, such as information appliances, and for Internet services. A flood of fascinating products will emerge in the coming years that will reshape the photography experience." The solution is as follows (12 year old Jason talking with his 40 year old Pop)... "Gee, Dad. I'll help you set up your photo editing software if you buy me an MP3 player. And if you're really nice I'll cut a CD for you with all of your favorite photos." I have owned Sierra Imaging's photo editing/archiving software for over two years and have had an ImageMate velcro'd to the top of my tower for the same time period. Digital imaging, enhancement and storage is a click, drag-and-drop, click, click, click affair for me now. With my latest Dell I have an 8x CD burner and have archived several hundred high resolution images (upto 500KB each) on a single 75½ Imation CompactDisk capable of holding a total of 700 MB. For distribution it is just a matter of dragging-and-dropping a file folder into the CD software dialog box and clicking "create". The "writing to CD" step is done within a minute. The USB ImageMate, Sierra's file organization set-up and the CD burner are a godsend. Ausdauer (A 40 year old fossil that was computer illiterate until 3 years ago.)

To: Rocky Reid who wrote (12161)	6/22/2000 4:59:00 PM
From: BuzzVA	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 60323

My friend just showed me some incredible pictures from a party she had recently. I was all excited to get an extra set made for my use. Unfortunately, the pics were taken on a regular 35mm film camera and between then and now were stolen with the rest of her backpack. The only memories left are the ones in our heads now. Very sad. Wish she had taken them on a digital camera with CF. Maybe she will go buy one now. I've recommended she make sure to get one that can use SNDK cards. :~) *Sandisk CF...Real life, real memories...Real easy.*