Best scanner for OSX 10.5.8 Leopard?

My last scanner only scanned one page at a time. It also sent huge files. I want a scanner that can handle 10-15 pages. When i checked Fujitsu, most of their scanners are not compatible with Mac's ( a friend recommended Fujitsu). I don't want all-in-one printer-scanner-fax. Just a scanner. Any ideas?

Do you want auto feed for those 15 or so pages or just be able to scan 15 pages in to one PDF document? If it's the latter then try VueScan. It has the capability of doing multipage scans and then automatically combine the pages into one PDF file.
There's a demo version that you can try. Check this list of supported scanners to see if yours is supported. My wife uses it just for the purpose you mentioned with our older Canon scanner. It would be less expensive than getting a new scanner. This webpage shows the feature differences between the Standard and Pro versions: https://www.hamrick.com/reg.html

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Best scanner for $100 still Epson Perfection 3490?

Hi,
I asked awhile back about the best scanner for around $100. I was told the Epson Perfection 3490. Is that still the best choice for the money?
Also, where would you recommend buying it? I would rather not deal with internet sales in case I get one with a problem right out of the box.
Thank you

Forestman, you should pass on the 3490 and look at the new V100 if you prefer Epson.
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/consumer/consDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oi d=63059195
Personally, I like the Canon CanoScan 4400F in this price range. It is also worth a look.
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=120& modelid=13810
Webb
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Adobe CS for OSX v10.6 Snow Leopard

Hello Mac People,
I have a late-2006 MacBook Pro which I recently upgraded to OSX v10.6 Snow Leopard. It currently has 4ram and the 2.16Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
What is the "best" version of Adobe CS for this system? If I understand correctly, there are some problems running older versions of this software (like CS2).

I'm not sure what you mean by, "is it safe." Correct you are that the disc was intended exclusively for use with the computer with which it came.
And, you cannot install OS X on non-Apple hardware. Not only will that installer disc not work on a non-Apple computer, but it is illegal to try and use it. Such a use is prohibited by the software license for OS X.

Best scanner for slides of music scores

Hi, I'm looking for some suggestions for a scanner that would provide the best possible reproductions of about 1,200 slides of music scores. These black and white scores/parts were photographed about 25 years ago and would need to be printed to approximately 11x17 paper. I would prefer to spend around $1,000 but could go higher. It sounds like sometimes it's better to go with software other than what is bundled with the scanner and I would be open to that option as well. Even though these slides would be printed black and white I would still prefer to get a color scanner so that it can be used for other things when I'm done with this project. Also, is scanning to pdf the best file type for this project? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

While I haven't done that, it seems like you can do this with one of the Epson flatbeds in the $500 range that has a slide adapter. If you wanted an automatic slide feeder, then you may want a Nikon slide scanner for around $1000+ and the auto feeder will cost $500 more. Either will get you enough resolution for 11x17.
If you want to use software other than that included, VueScan is what I use, and may be suitable for such a project. SilverFast is another third-party driver, but it's more restricted to photographs. While I use VueScan for photographs, its workflow also supports document scanning.
PDF is fine to save to, though it's really a container format. If you scan to PDF, you are really scanning to TIFF or JPEG format stored inside a PDF file, for convenience and storage as a multiple-page document.

Best scanner for lotsa 35mm negs on MAC

I've seen the Epson v700 mentioned as a good scanner, not toooo ridiculously high priced.
But I've read that it uses Silverfast software which is a nightmare for mac users (I know this from experience).
Will photoshopCS4 work with this scanner?
Can anybody recommend any other scanner under a thousand dollars?

You will get epson scan with it wont you?, the silverfast software is an extra. The Epson stuff is very good,even the cheaper models. We've also got an old epson perfection connected to our minilab, its been used six days a week for the last five or so years and its still going strong. Digital ice will take out the dust and scratches for you (but not on kodachrome or proper black and white film) . Weve also got a microtek 1800f which I went for because it has a glassless system for holding the film (to avoid Newton rings) but I find the epson doesnt suffer from this anyway even when laying a neg straight onto the glass. We had a Nikon film scanner for a while, it gave lovely results with the multi sampling turned up but was very slow. The other option is to find someone with a Noritsu minilab, ours gives very good results and it will be alot less tedious for you.

Best Router for a Mac Pro with Leopard

Can anyone suggest a good router to purchase that would work with no problems for a Mac Pro with Leopard?
I would be connecting to the router via an ethernet cable, but I'm looking specifically for a g and b router, because my roommate has a Dell and she uses a wireless usb adapter to connect wirelessly. We have a modem (cable or DSL, I think?) and high-speed internet service.
I've heard that some routers are having problems with leopard and macs in general, so I wanted to be sure I'd be getting a good one before I go out and spend a hundred bucks or more.

a linksys wrt150n i got mine for about $99 to 129
and its pretty good
Since the cd comes with pc only software follow these instructions
1 hook up the router to the modem
2 connect to the router
if you want to add a password continue the steps
3 you may have to plug in the router to your mac if not skip this
4 go to http://192.168.1.1 using the password admin
5 now your in the routers menu
6 change the network name if you want to
to add a password go to wireless once you click on it under you will see wireless security select your setting oh by the way passphrase is a name for password if you didint know.
sorry if that was a mouthful if you still dont understand
email me at [email protected]
it works great with my imac my dell inspron and even my ipod touch

Best scanner for around $100

Hi,
Is there a good scanner for around $100?
Thank you

Hi, Forestman. Epson's Perfection 3490 lists for $100 at Epson's own online store, can be had for a few dollars less from some other vendors (and, strangely, for considerably more than list from others), and has been very favorably reviewed.
Few publications or web sites do side-by-side comparison testing of really inexpensive scanners (under $100), probably because few buyers of really inexpensive scanners are critical enough to understand or care about the details. My own experience with other inexpensive Epson models has been uniformly excellent, but I haven't used a 3490 myself.
Epson's TWAIN scanning software is easy to understand and use, though of course it's less powerful than stand-alone professional-level scanning applications that I've used. I'm not familiar with the other software that comes bundled with the 3490. Epson really understands the Mac, unlike some other scanner makers (particularly HP, which is clueless) and can offer meaningful tech support.

Best practice for preparation of install of Leopard from Tiger

Hi all, I am about to upgrade my iMac with an Archive and Install of Leopard 10.5 from Tiger 10.4.11.
I've done this dozens of times on other machines, but I never really thought about the best way to prepare for an install, I have already backed up this machine using Carbon Copy Cloner, is there anything else I should do before hitting the button?

Run the Disk Utility Repair function (or at least Verify), and also the Repair Permissions, which takes many minutes. This will help assure Integrity of your directory before you begin.
I am not sure why you are choosing to Archive and Install. An Upgrade install will be offered, and is thought to be just as effective, and can be a little more convenient in that your non-Apple Applications are not moved into the "Previous System" folder.
The absolute BEST practice would be (after you make TWO backups) to erase your Hard Drive with the Write Zeroes/Zero All Data Option. This will take many hours, but will force the drive to substitute spares blocks for any found to be defective after the Zeroing. But I must say that in the absence of error messages indicating disk trouble developing, this is incredible overkill. You asked, so I am answering the question as you asked it.
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Which is better HP or Epson scanner for iMac 27"?

HP or Epson best scanner for iMac 27"?

Put it this way:
I have a 6 year old Epson scanner that has sucessfully scanned 16,000+ photos, plus umpteen documents.
If for some reason I was faced with having to buy another scanner, Epson would be first place I would look. Canon would be second (love their printers), HP would be last.
Please don't ask me why, this is a purely subjective gut-feeling opinion!

What's the Best Business-Card Scanner for Leopard?

Hello, All:
What's the best business-card scanner for the Mac, using Leopard? Anyone currently using one or know of one? Or two?
Thank you,
Dean

I use the IRIS card scan which works but is a long shot worse than the Cardscan which i used to have on a pc back in 2000.... there is currently no really good solution for business card scanning on the mac that i have seen.

What is the best app for storing all passwords in a secure area? osx snow leopard

What is the best app for storing all passwords in a secure area? osx snow leopard

Keychain is nice, but I prefer to use 1Password. It's got a nice user interface, and does what I need. It stores passwords, notes, identitiy info, credit card info, application registration numbers, saves hardware information such as your router settings, and more. It also has a secure password generator. There's an extension that keeps a button in the browser toolbar for Safari, etc., so you can submit your info (password, credit card) with the click of a button, and without having to type the information in through the website you are visiting. It also pays attention when you are signing in to a website, and asks you if you want to save the login to 1Password. Once you get them all entered, it's a big timesaver.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/1password/id443987910?mt=12
The link above says it is for OS X 10.7 and up, but if you go to the developer's website (link below), it says it works with OS X 10.6 as well. You can also download a 30-day demo from the link below.
http://agilebits.com/onepassword/mac

Which final cut is best for macbook pro with snow leopard?

which final cut is best for macbook pro with snow leopard?

Probably FCP 7 which is part of Final Cut Studio 3.

What is the best virus/spyware software for OSX 10.6.8?

What is the best virus/spyware software for OSX 10.6.8 on an iMac?

Csound1's answer albeit short is correct. Because there are no viruses (as in zero, none, nada, zip) for OS X having antivirus software is a waste of time, resources and possibly money. About the only need for antivirus software is if you frequently download files you know nothing about and then forward them to Windows users. In that case even though you still don't need anything for OS X you are protecting the Windows users from your passing along infected files. Most anti-virus software for OS X tend to create more problems than they solve however if you insist I'd recommend ClamXav which is free, non-intrusive and is frequently updated.
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WHAT IS THE BEST ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE FOR OSX YOSEMITE?

WHAT IS THE BEST ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE FOR OSX YOSEMITE?

Here are some more thoughts to consider.
There will always be threats to your information security associated with using any Internet - connected communications tool:
You can mitigate those threats by following commonsense practices
Delegating that responsibility to software is an ineffective defense
Assuming that any product will protect you from those threats is a hazardous attitude that is likely to result in neglecting point #1 above.
OS X already includes everything it needs to protect itself from viruses and malware. Keep it that way with software updates from Apple.
A much better question is "how should I protect my Mac":
Never install any product that claims to "clean up", "speed up", "optimize", "boost" or "accelerate" your Mac; to "wash" it, "tune" it, or to make it "shiny". Those claims are absurd.Such products are very aggressively marketed. They are all scams.
Never install pirated or "cracked" software, software obtained from dubious websites, or other questionable sources.
Illegally obtained software is almost certain to contain malware.
"Questionable sources" include but are not limited to spontaneously appearing web pages or popups, download hosting sites such as C net dot com, Softonic dot com, Soft pedia dot com, Download dot com, Mac Update dot com, or any other site whose revenue is primarily derived from junk product advertisements.
If you need to install software that isn't available from the Mac App Store, obtain it only from legitimate sources authorized by the software's developer.
Don’t supply your password in response to a popup window requesting it, unless you know what it is and the reason your credentials are required.
Don’t open email attachments from email addresses that you do not recognize, or click links contained in an email:
Most of these are scams that direct you to fraudulent sites that attempt to convince you to disclose personal information.
Such "phishing" attempts are the 21st century equivalent of a social exploit that has existed since the dawn of civilization. Don’t fall for it.
Apple will never ask you to reveal personal information in an email. If you receive an unexpected email from Apple saying your account will be closed unless you take immediate action, just ignore it. If your iCloud, iTunes, or App Store account becomes disabled for valid reasons, you will know when you try to buy something or log in to this support site, and are unable to.
Don’t install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose. Go to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button and they will be gone.
Don’t install Java unless you are certain that you need it:
Java, a non-Apple product, is a potential vector for malware. If you are required to use Java, be mindful of that possibility.
Java can be disabled in System Preferences.
Despite its name JavaScript is unrelated to Java. No malware can infect your Mac through JavaScript. It’s OK to leave it enabled.
Beware spontaneous popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > check "Block popup windows".
Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but unsolicited popups are commonly used to deceive people into installing unwanted software they would never intentionally install.
Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain resource-hungry code that will slow down Internet browsing.
If you ever receive a popup window indicating that your Mac is infected with some ick or that you won some prize, it is 100% fraudulent. Ignore it.
The same goes for a spontaneously appearing dialog insisting that you upgrade your video player right this instant. Such popups are frequently associated with sites that promise to deliver movies or other copyrighted content that is not normally "free".
The more insistent it is that you upgrade or install something, the more likely it is to be a scam. Close the window or tab and forget it.
Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as "news". Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself against them:
The most serious threat to your data security is phishing. Most of these attempts are pathetic and are easily recognized, but that hasn't stopped prominent public figures from recently succumbing to this age-old scam.
OS X viruses do not exist, but intentionally malicious or poorly written code, created by either nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new.
Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, how it works, and how to get rid of it when you don’t want it any more.
If you elect to use "anti-virus" software, familiarize yourself with its limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the principle immediately preceding this one.
Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilize your Mac while they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - other than to make you "feel good" about security, when you should actually be exercising sound judgment, derived from accurate knowledge, based on verifiable facts.
Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.
Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic talisman that can protect you from all the evils of mankind.

Best directory for isnatlling Unix Applications in Snow Leopard?

Can someone advise me on the best location for installing Unix Applications in Snow Leopard? Should I install them in /usr/local or create a new /opt directory for them? My understanding is that OS X 10.6 does not come with /opt. I prefer to install manually and not use third party software (e.g. Fink).
Many thanks.

If you are downloading and compiling your own sources, then /usr/local/... would be the expected location.
If you are using the MacPorts.org already ported packages, then get placed in /opt/local/...
If you are using Fink.sf.net already ported packages, then the get placed in /sw/...
And for a few Unix tools at work, and I can not modify my host system, I put it in $HOME/local/..., which works for me because my company uses NFS to allow the use of my same home directory on multiple systems. This works as long as I do not exceed my corporate home directory storage quota
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