2009/7/24 Chris Dennis <cgdennis@???>:
> Richard Danter wrote:
>> Hi folks,
>>
>> This may be old news for some of you but I only just discovered it...
>>
>> Jessops now offers a Linux version (in addition to Windows and Mac) of
>> their photo printing software. This software lets you design photo
>> books, calendars, mouse mats and a few other items using your own
>> photos. You can then submit an order and get your custom made item
>> delivered.
>>
>> I tried to use the Windows version under WINE to make a calendar for a
>> Christmas present last year without much success. I am much more
>> hopeful this time!
>>
>> Not actually sent anything for printing yet, will let you all know how it goes.
>>
>> Rich
>>
>> http://photo.jessops.com/free-software.html
>>
>
> As soon as I tried to run their Java-based ordering system it crashed
> Firefox.
Hmm, ok, I will probably give this a go over the weekend.
>
> It's good that they acknowledge the existence of Linux though.
Yes indeed. It must be at least relatively recent addition since it
was not available (or I did not see it) last December.
Problem with most of these print shops is that they almost all use
their own software and this is the first I have seen a Linux version
for any of them.
I did notice that blurb.com will accept PDF files which would mean you
could use anything you like to create your book. I was thinking maybe
Scribus would be worth a try. Never used it (or blurb) but if this
Jessops thing does not work then...
Maybe there are other ways? Anyone else created a photo book, or any
book for that matter, on Linux and had it professionally printed? I
wonder what the local printshops can produce. This is a whole new area
for me, usually I just take a USB stick to Jessops or Asda when I want
some photos.
Rich
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