Re: Is it possible to dual-boot both MBR & GPT without changing BIOS settings on laptop

Paul <[email protected]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:13:48 -0500

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On Tue, 11/11/2025 8:19 AM, Java Jive wrote:
> On 2025-11-11 03:45, Paul wrote:

> 
>> Regarding scanners, there is the commercial scanner driver package for old scanners.
>> That could allow you to access the old scanner from a 64-bit OS, for a price.
>> (hamrick.com VueScan). The main concern for old scanner users, is whether all
>> the capabilities of the scanner are available, when a novel driver is used.
> 
> Yes, I've heard that mentioned before.
> 
> Tx.
> 

See if there is a Trial Version.

One of the main benefits of old scanners, is the CCD based
ones (instead of CMOS sensor) have better depth of field
and most of the scans done on them will be in focus.
I have trouble on my CMOS based scanner, getting
the paper pressed hard enough to the screen for
a focused copy.

   Paul