Here is a link to the table of contents. The book is $10 and it devotes about 30 pages to eliminating paper, 12 pages on what to look for in a scanner, and 50 pages on OCR solutions and automations. I did not get to test any of the solutions yet.
http://www.takecontrolbooks.com/samples/TCoYourPaperlessOffice-1.0-sample.pdf Jonathan On May 21, 2011, at 6:13 PM, Kestrell wrote: > What is the title and author of this book? > > Kestrell > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jon Cohn" <jonc...@cox.net> > To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2011 12:53 PM > Subject: Re: abby fine reader express question > > > THere is a lot of complaining here... There is a take control book on > creating a paperless office that recommends good OCR scanners and a program > or two to create "Searchable" PDF files. I don't know of anybody in the > blind community that has reviewed this book and tested the solution. So... > I will buy the book and do a Sunday project to see how well that solution > might work for us. > > I will report back on MOnday In the mean time, let us stop complaining and > start looking at real solutions. > > Best regards, > > Jonathan > On May 18, 2011, at 3:32 PM, Jenny Wood wrote: > >> Hi Carolyn, >> >> Just out of curiosity, what type of scanner do you have? I think you may >> have told me before, but I think I need a refresher. :-) I will say that as >> a follow-up to our docuscan discussion, I really started digging further >> into scanning possibilities for my mac. I tried a program called Exactscan >> Pro, which was sort of okay, but I was disappointed with the quality of the >> recognition. However, I also downloaded a trial version of Abby Fine >> Reader, and I actually wound up purchasing it within the first couple of >> days. I am very impressed with the recognition, and it works very well with >> my scanner and scanner software. My only complaint at all about this >> program, is simply the fact I have to launch the scanner software separately >> to begin the scanning process, and that Abby asks you to save the file >> before reviewing it. Having said that, it really comes down to an extra >> button push or two difference from what I might get out of K1000. I have >> used it intensely since having bought it. I intend to continue using it >> even once I get Fusion up and running. I will use K1000 primarily for >> larger scanning projects, since it will allow me to scan repeatedly without >> necessarily having to save anything. As far as going through the daily mail >> or random papers around the house, Abby does the job perfectly. >> >> -- >> >> Jenny Wood >> Phone: (972) 989-3894 >> Email: kc5...@gmail.com >> Facebook/Twitter/Skype: kc5gni >> >> >> >> >> On May 18, 2011, at 1:52 PM, carolyn Haas wrote: >> >>> Hi John: >>> That's one reason I haven't made that little investment. If I'm going to >>> buy that app, I don't want to have to jump through lots of hoops to use it. >>> I have to say this is one area where accessibility really could use a >>> proberveal kick in the pants--Ok, upgrade.:) >>> >>> I absolutely hate having to tell people I need to use the PC to scan most >>> conveniently. >>> >>> Thank you for your input. >>> Carolyn >>> >>> On May 18, 2011, at 12:43 PM, Jon Cohn wrote: >>> >>>> I have done this with TIFF and PostScript files. >>>> >>>> Even though I got a copy of Abby (old version) with my scanner, the new >>>> Abby does not recognise my Epson Perfection scanner. >>>> >>>> >>>> On May 18, 2011, at 1:21 PM, carolyn Haas wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi: >>>>> I'm debating about purchasing Abbyy for my Mac to access it's ocr >>>>> capabilities. I am wondering from someone who uses it whether I can >>>>> upload an image to it from, for example, an email attachment and have it >>>>> convert to text. 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