You would purchase via the ABBYY site http://www.abbyy.com. Scott
On Jan 26, 2011, at 7:31 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: > Where do you buy it from? As I recall I think it was quite cheap, under > $100.00 US dollars. > > > On 26/01/2011, at 10:20 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> Yes, but I believe the trial only will OCR two pages, but I honestly cannot >> recall. >> ALso, you might try contacting them. THey don't offer student discounts, but >> can't hurt to ask and they might just give you a coupon. >> Scott >> >> >> >> >> >> On Jan 26, 2011, at 6:07 AM, Stephanie Mitchell wrote: >> >>> Thanks for the reply. I found the trial version of this software. Will >>> this trial convert scanned immages to text? >>> i'm happy to pay for it, but I need to test it before I buy. I need to >>> scan my bi study materials next week so need to make sure it'll work. I >>> hope it does, because I am thinking of going totalY mac and not using >>> windows again unless I have too. >>> Thanks, >>> Steph >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: Scott Howell <scottn3...@gmail.com >>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> Date sent: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:15:41 -0500 >>> Subject: Re: scanning software for the mac >>> >>> I personally use ABBYY Fine Reader Express. It will interface with most >>> twain compliant scanners. Others will have something to say on this >>> subject as well. >>> As far as installing software, I will give you the most basic information >>> because there is a lot to cover as far as technical details. >>> So, basically you have software that is rapped in a disk image and most of >>> these have an extension of dmg. This disk image when opened mounts to the >>> desktop and contains the application or perhaps an a self-contained >>> installer package, which incidentally has an extension of pkg. >>> SOmetimes software is simply archived as a zip file and once opened it >>> generally will extract the contents of the zip in the same location (i.e. >>> in the downloads folder if that is where your downloads are located). If >>> the file is an app (not a pkg file or installer) you can simply copy the >>> app into the Applications folder. When you run the app, it will create any >>> preference files etc. If the app is an installer package, you would not >>> copy this to the Applications folder. You can just run it from wherever >>> you are and it will install the software and any other supporting files >>> into the proper locations. >>> You can unmount the disk image by selecting it and pressing command-e to >>> eject the disk. This is a very quick and dirty description without piling >>> to many details on you. There are a lot of great resources out there that >>> cover the topic in greater detail and you might want to do some reading and >>> research. >>> I am sure others will have plenty to share on this topic as well. >>> Hope that helps some and gets you started. >>> Scott >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Jan 25, 2011, at 6:47 PM, Stephanie Mitchell wrote: >>> >>> What is the best scanning software for the mac? >>> Also, any hints on installing programmes on the mac would be good. I am >>> new to the mac, and software doesn't install like windows. >>> Steph >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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