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Offline Angus

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« on: April 11, 2006, 03:55:21 AM »
I am looking for software that can "read" text that you have scan thereby converting it to a textfile of some sort, - txt for instance. Is there anything free on the net of that sort?
I am sure I posted this before, but it brought no results. Well it's been some years since then, so I'll ask again.
Just can't remember what the thing was called. I remember downloading some but they were no good. My scanner also has a feature like this, but no good either.
Anyway, if anyone know's, I'd be grateful. And that means I can post more extractions from books, - typing gets tedious....:D
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« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2006, 04:14:35 AM »
OCR - Optical Character Recognition software.  

My HP all in one came with some so I can't recommend a particular title.  I know Office Depot and stores like that have OCR software but since you're such a cheap bastage I'll leave it up to the others to do your bird-dogging.

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« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2006, 04:26:02 AM »
Omnipage from scansoft works well.
IRIS makes OCR soft too.
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« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2006, 12:12:36 PM »
http://www.abbyy.com/finereader_ocr/

I tried several OCR programms, and so far this is much better then anything else. Yes, they are Russians, and they make damn good software.

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« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2006, 06:33:02 PM »
DOBRE TOVARITSH or...whatever :)
It was very interesting to carry out the flight trials at Rechlin with the Spitfire and the Hurricane. Both types are very simple to fly compared to our aircraft, and childishly easy to take-off and land. (Werner Mölders)

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« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2006, 06:12:06 AM »
Angus!

You are from Iceland?

Looks like I'm traveling to Reykjavik next month. (4.-7.5.2006)

Im just wondering whatkind of weather it is there, what clothes I need to take etc...

:)
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« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2006, 06:34:03 AM »
I've been there several times & can tell you some probably useless advice about going to Keflavic/Rekyavic.
If you're ugly, wear a bag over your head.  
They don't need to let you in if they don't feel like it & an ugly mug won't help your case.
Otherwise, wear prophilactics.

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« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2006, 07:04:51 AM »
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Originally posted by Debonair
I've been there several times & can tell you some probably useless advice about going to Keflavic/Rekyavic.
If you're ugly, wear a bag over your head.  
They don't need to let you in if they don't feel like it & an ugly mug won't help your case.
Otherwise, wear prophilactics.



LOL:rofl

Better stay home then.:D
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« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2006, 04:56:13 AM »
Hey Mipoikel!
Are you taking a Weekend holiday?
We're into tourism, so I'd be happy to give you tips if you need.
(We have a B & B in the countryside, look at http://www.gardsauki.is)
Anyway, recommend some tours and pubcrawling in Reykjavik.
Give me a ping at info@gardsauki.is
Regards
Angus
It was very interesting to carry out the flight trials at Rechlin with the Spitfire and the Hurricane. Both types are very simple to fly compared to our aircraft, and childishly easy to take-off and land. (Werner Mölders)