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

"Carlos E.R." <[email protected]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:24:37 +0100

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On 2025-11-11 16:13, Paul wrote:
> 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.

Interesting. I have scanned some flat objects in the scanner, with some 
relief, worked really well.

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Cheers, Carlos.
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