Re: Mac Vs PC for museum databases and scanning
FileMaker Pro is a fantastic database product for Mac. If you want a simpler version (though it sounds like you don't), then Bento is a very user-friendly database for Mac.
FileMaker Pro has a trial version you can use and different versions, so be sure to check out which one might be best suited for you. They have many templates.
I have no special relationship with the FileMaker Pro company nor Apple, just a happy customer.
Jennifer Payne
Oral History Coordinator
Norwich Voices Oral History Project
Sullivan Museum & History Center
Norwich University
158 Harmon Drive
Northfield, VT 05663-1035
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Topics of the day:
1. Open Access photos
2. Exhibition Project Manager Job- The Field Museum
3. Counting attendance at outdoor event (2)
4. Adults & Older People in Museums - Call to list ongoing research
5. Mac Vs PC for museum databases and scanning (10)
6. Dolls (2)
7. Recommendations on Mobile App Design Companies
8. Job Posting: Curator of Fine Metalwork/ Exhibitions Manager
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 09:01:51 -0400
From: "Pittsley, Christine" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Open Access photos
There are a number of large institutions who have opened access to their images and you may find what you need at one of them.
Getty Museum & Research Institute - http://search.getty.edu/gateway/landing
Yale University - http://discover.odai.yale.edu/ydc/
National Gallery of Art - https://images.nga.gov
Wikimedia Commons - http://commons.wikimedia.org
There is also the Google Art Project (https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/project/art-project) and Europeana (http://europeana.eu). You’ll need to check on the copyright status from the individual museums before using these images though.
Hope this helps.
Christine
Christine Pittsley
Digital Imaging, Collection Services
Connecticut State Library
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On 17 Apr 2014, at 14:18, Monticello Intern <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
I am putting together a children's Saturday program about famous artists, specifically Pollock, munch, Van Gogh, Mondrian, and Picasso. I am looking for a good place to find open access photos of the artistes and their work to use in a handout and to hang on the wall at the event. Also if you know of a buy reasonable priced posters of art work that would great too. Any recommendations would be great!
Thanks,
Sarah Davis
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 08:48:17 -0500
From: Anna Huntley <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Exhibition Project Manager Job- The Field Museum
http://fieldmuseum.org/about/employment
Exhibitions Project Manager
Location:Chicago, IL
The Project Manager coordinates the development, design, production,
installation, and de-installation of exhibitions.
The Project Manager serves as the point person for exhibitions, acting as a
conduit of information between the Exhibitions team, other museum
departments, and outside lenders, contractors, and organizing institutions.
S/he also acts as a spokesperson for the exhibition when presenting to the
media, general public, and core museum constituencies.
Responsibilities
Coordination of development, design, production, installation, and
deinstallation of exhibitions. The Project Manager (PM) works as part of
the exhibition team to create an exhibition that meets content, design, and
institutional goals, ensuring projects are on schedule and on-budget. S/he
facilitates weekly team meetings and conducts department-wide milestone
meetings.
Liaison between FM and outside lenders, organizations, public. The PM acts
as a spokesperson for the exhibitions team to outside groups, and serves as
a conduit of information, and mediates this information exchange, as
necessary. In addition, PM handles all project-related contracts and works
to ensure contract compliance.
Leading the Museum-wide effort to meet and exceed institutional goals. The
PM organizes and leads museum-wide meetings between departments that are
working together to share the exhibition with the public. S/he updates this
group with pertinent information about the exhibition and its design, and
facilitates discussion and brainstorming between different departments to
maximize the impact of each exhibition.
Qualifications
Highly developed organizational qualities that include the ability to
multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
Excellent communication skills (written, interpersonal, public speaking)
Demonstrated ability to coordinate diverse teams and work collaboratively
are essential
Experience with contracts, budgets, and schedules
Strong knowledge of MS Office, Google products, and creating
graphically-strong presentations
Bachelors Degree required
At least 3 years museum experience with background in anthropology, art
history, or related field
Knowledge of foreign language(s) always a plus
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 09:48:31 -0500
From: Norman Paul Stromdahl <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Counting attendance at outdoor event
What is the nature of the event; is a single occurrence/gathering such as a
concert or an event that takes place over many hours? The multiple
entrances, are they designated specifically for the event, meaning if
someone passes through they are "at" the event? Are the entrances defined,
such as openings in a fence? Do you have any control over the entrances and
how many are there? Do you have any sense of how many attendees there might
be and do you have access to where they park? Why do you want to count the
visitors? The answer to these questions effect the possible solutions.
Paul
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> Does anyone have suggestions from how to count a crowd of people to get
> participation attendance at an outdoor event with multiple entrances and no
> admission fee? We could do clicker counters at several entrance spots but
> there must be another way. Suggestions please.
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 15:12:56 -0400
From: Christine Castle <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Adults & Older People in Museums - Call to list ongoing research
ADULTS & OLDER ADULTS FOCUS OF UPCOMING MEM
Guided tours, field trips, demonstrations, workshops, performing arts
events, symposia, film series, lectures, teacher workshops, collaborative
programs, community services and outreach, Elderhostel, reminiscence work,
certificate programs, book groups ...
Are you doing any research or evaluation on any of these or other areas
related to adults and elders in museums, galleries, historic sites, science
centres, parks, zoos, aquaria, or other sites of informal learning?
If so, MUSEUM EDUCATION MONITOR (MEM), the monthly e-newsletter, would like
to list your work in our upcoming April 2014 ADULTS & ELDERS issue. As
always, we welcome listings by museum workers, consultants, faculty, and
students at all levels of study. To this end, MEM continues to offer one
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To discuss this call or your research, please get in touch as below. I look
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:03:08 -0400
From: Krista Miller <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Mac Vs PC for museum databases and scanning
Hello all,
I work for a small museum in upstate New York and we are in the process of
replacing our old desktop for a newer (and hopefully faster) computer. We
are thinking about purchasing a laptop which would be much more portable
and take up less space in the office but aren't sure if we should stay with
a PC or take the MAC plunge. We currently use Microsoft Access for our
collections database, but are also in the process of possibly switching to
a different database program. PastPerfect would be ideal. Is there any big
difference in performance between a MAC or a PC when it concerns database
programs such as PastPerfect? Is one more preferable over the other when it
concerns photo and document scanning? I personally don't have much
experience with using a MAC so I'm just trying to research as much as
possible before we make a decision.
Any suggestions or information would be most appreciated!
Krista
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:06:28 -0400
From: Sarah Buonacore <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Mac Vs PC for museum databases and scanning
Krista,
I'm pretty sure PastPerfect is not compatible with Apple computers, so if
you're set on that system then you'll need a PC.
-Sarah
On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 4:03 PM, Krista Miller
<[log in to unmask]>wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I work for a small museum in upstate New York and we are in the process of
> replacing our old desktop for a newer (and hopefully faster) computer. We
> are thinking about purchasing a laptop which would be much more portable
> and take up less space in the office but aren't sure if we should stay with
> a PC or take the MAC plunge. We currently use Microsoft Access for our
> collections database, but are also in the process of possibly switching to
> a different database program. PastPerfect would be ideal. Is there any big
> difference in performance between a MAC or a PC when it concerns database
> programs such as PastPerfect? Is one more preferable over the other when it
> concerns photo and document scanning? I personally don't have much
> experience with using a MAC so I'm just trying to research as much as
> possible before we make a decision.
>
> Any suggestions or information would be most appreciated!
>
> Krista
>
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 15:54:36 -0400
From: Janis Wilkens <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Dolls
Hello, all. I am looking for suggestions for someone (preferably in the southeast) to help us out with a small collection of dolls. They are in generally good condition, but need a little work to make them suitable for display. Anyone know someone they can recommend? Thanks!
_________________________________
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Registrar
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. Seventh St.
Charlotte NC 28202-2508
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:18:32 -0400
From: Anne Lane <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Mac Vs PC for museum databases and scanning
Krista, here at the Western Heritage Center, we use Macs, but since we have PastPerfect, the machines we have it installed on are dual-boot machines. We make jokes about going over to the Dark Side when we have to use PP. I'm not sure exactly how it's done, but could find out from our IT folk if nobody else on the list can help you out.
Anne
ANNE T LANE
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Mountain Heritage Center
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee NC 28723
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On Apr 21, 2014, at 4:06 PM, Sarah Buonacore wrote:
> Krista,
>
> I'm pretty sure PastPerfect is not compatible with Apple computers, so if you're set on that system then you'll need a PC.
>
> -Sarah
>
>
> On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 4:03 PM, Krista Miller <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I work for a small museum in upstate New York and we are in the process of replacing our old desktop for a newer (and hopefully faster) computer. We are thinking about purchasing a laptop which would be much more portable and take up less space in the office but aren't sure if we should stay with a PC or take the MAC plunge. We currently use Microsoft Access for our collections database, but are also in the process of possibly switching to a different database program. PastPerfect would be ideal. Is there any big difference in performance between a MAC or a PC when it concerns database programs such as PastPerfect? Is one more preferable over the other when it concerns photo and document scanning? I personally don't have much experience with using a MAC so I'm just trying to research as much as possible before we make a decision.
>
> Any suggestions or information would be most appreciated!
>
> Krista
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:27:15 -0400
From: James Tichgelaar <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Mac Vs PC for museum databases and scanning
There is nothing you can do on one that you can't do on the other. However
if you are familiar with Windows it will have more software options. I
would look for a laptop with an i5 or i7, 4-8 GB RAM, and a good sized
hard drive.
On Apr 21, 2014 4:03 PM, "Krista Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I work for a small museum in upstate New York and we are in the process of
> replacing our old desktop for a newer (and hopefully faster) computer. We
> are thinking about purchasing a laptop which would be much more portable
> and take up less space in the office but aren't sure if we should stay with
> a PC or take the MAC plunge. We currently use Microsoft Access for our
> collections database, but are also in the process of possibly switching to
> a different database program. PastPerfect would be ideal. Is there any big
> difference in performance between a MAC or a PC when it concerns database
> programs such as PastPerfect? Is one more preferable over the other when it
> concerns photo and document scanning? I personally don't have much
> experience with using a MAC so I'm just trying to research as much as
> possible before we make a decision.
>
> Any suggestions or information would be most appreciated!
>
> Krista
>
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 13:28:50 +0000
From: "Peterson, Rebecca (Vizcaya)" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Counting attendance at outdoor event
I was thinking along these lines, but wrist bands. Stickers have a way of falling off.
Rebecca
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Don't charge, but have them get a sticker when they go in. Know how many stickers you have, count how many you have left.
Anne Lane
On Apr 18, 2014, at 8:00 AM, Alexia Trzyna wrote:
> Does anyone have suggestions from how to count a crowd of people to get participation attendance at an outdoor event with multiple entrances and no admission fee? We could do clicker counters at several entrance spots but there must be another way. Suggestions please.
>
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:38:42 -0400
From: Julie Leone <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Recommendations on Mobile App Design Companies
I have just taken over the curatorial reigns at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
in Akron, OH. One of the projects that has landed in my lap is
spearheading the exploration of developing a mobile app for the property.
We are at the very early stages of discussion and debate but I did want to
start to compile a list of companies who have designed mobile apps for
museums. Any recommendations? Companies to avoid?
Thanks!
Julie Leone
Director of Museum Services & Curator
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Akron, OH
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 15:42:07 -0500
From: Grace Stewart <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Job Posting: Curator of Fine Metalwork/ Exhibitions Manager
The Metal Museum is currently seeking a Curator of Fine Metalwork and
Exhibitions Manager. I have included the job description below and would
greatly appreciate you sharing this opportunity with anyone you believe may
be interested in the position.
Best,
Grace Stewart
Collections Manager
Metal Museum
Metal Museum
Job Description - Curator of Fine Metalwork/ Exhibitions Manager
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director
Description of the Museum and Its Mission:
The Metal Museum is the only museum of its kind in the country dedicated to
the advancement of the art and craft of fine metalwork. The Museum engages
the metals community and the surrounding region through exhibitions,
collections of fine metalwork, educational programs and publications
featuring artists of national and international importance to the field.
The permanent collection and exhibition program reflect a wide range and
mixture of metalsmithing, including ferrous and nonferrous metals,
hollowware, jewelry and architectural elements. With its unique focus on
artwork and fine crafts made in metal, the Metal Museum helps initiate
and promote
dialogue and understanding of the field and its relevance in our modern
culture.
Purpose of the Position:
Further the mission of the Metal Museum through the presentation of fine
metalwork and related educational programming
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Curatorial
• Propose, organize and develop exhibitions of fine metalwork and
serve as project
leader for design, installation and deinstallation of exhibitions
• Develop and submit annual exhibition budget for approval
• Develop at least one exhibition per year to travel to other institutions
• Research and write scholarly and popular materials concerning the
fine metalwork
collections and exhibitions
• Engage the regional community and aspiring and established
metalsmiths through
educational and outreach events associated with exhibitions (receptions,
lectures, gallery talks) developed in consultation with the Memphis/Outreach
Manager.
• Educate visitors through the design and production of exhibition
didactics (labels, handouts, wall texts) and embedded opportunities for
engagement, including videos, inter-active displays and hands-on activities
• Research and integrate best practices from other institutions
• Develop materials for and oversee tours and other educational programming.
Exhibition Management
• Develop and maintain the exhibition calendar, including installation
schedule
• Make the logistical arrangements necessary for a successful exhibition,
including the travel and comfort of visiting artists, guest lecturers and
dignitaries
• Organize and maintain exhibition files
• Organize and oversee the maintenance of exhibition furniture and
ensure cleanliness
and appearance of exhibitions by maintaining glass, galleries and lighting
Other
• Collaborate with a team led by the executive director to develop
long-range plans for the Museum, in particular as related to collections
and exhibitions
• Cultivate relationships with collectors and donors on behalf of the Museum
• Assist Executive Director and other staff with writing grants for the
exhibition program
• Share with the Collections Manager/Registrar oversight of the work
of the Curatorial/
Collections Assistant
• Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to greeting guests,
monitoring cleanliness of the buildings, assisting with events and other
reasonable requests made by the Executive Director
Qualifications:
Education:
• An MA or PHD in art history or related material culture field
Experience:
• Minimum 5 years experience in a museum preferred.
• A strong commitment to scholarship with evidence of publications and
exhibition
development in the field of fine metalwork.
Qualities of the Ideal Candidate:
• Has an in-depth understanding of the metalsmithing field, including
ferrous and nonferrous metals
• Understands and respects the history of metalwork and the Museum’s role
in that community.
• Interested in researching traditional and contemporary metalworking
techniques,
trends and makers
• Actively involved in the metals field
• Enjoys networking with other individuals in the field to identify
new and established
talent
Skills/Abilities:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Self-directed
• Able to take initiative and anticipate actions that are needed
• Ability to multi-task and conceptualize steps involved in implementing
programs
• Ability to communicate professionally both in written form and verbally
Enjoys working with others on a team while working toward a common goal
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented with strong organization skills
• Observant and willing to lend a hand wherever needed
To Apply:
Please email or mail resume, letter of interest and three references to
Carissa Hussong
Metal Museum
374 Metal Museum Drive
Memphis, TN 38106
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:45:06 -0500
From: Terri <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Mac Vs PC for museum databases and scanning
James,
While that is technically true, from a practical stand point, it is not. Windows and Mac software have never played well with each other and unless yourself AND all of your anticipated users (volunteers, researchers, future employees, etc) are very tech savvy, I would say pick one and stick with it.
I bought a Mac with an Intel processor (this is important if you want to run any Microsoft for Mac products or Windows operating systems) a while back and Office for Mac. Mac operating systems then and still CAN'T RUN MS Access databases out of the box. (It might not even be able to at all).
In reference to using PastPerfect on a Mac. Their website clearly states that you have to have a partitioned drive and that one side runs Windows operating software while the other side uses Apple operating software. I've done this before (using Windows on a Mac) on a personal level and here's how it would work: first, imagine you have two computers using the same screen - this is close, but not quite the same as we're talking about, but close enough when looking at needed programs/costs/etc. You have to buy:
1) An Apple Computer (not cheap!)
2) both operating systems,
3) a program that allows you to switch between partitions, like "BootCamp" (I'm in my 30s and consider myself pretty tech-savvy; I use HTML code and CSS regularly. It was much easier buying this program than learning how to use the Terminal/DOS to reboot)
4) MS Office (Apple includes some MS Office 'equivalent software to use with your Mac hardware - iPage = Word, Keynote = PowerPoint, & Numbers = Excel)
5) Both versions of any software programs you want to run on both sides of your computer (Photoshop, for example)
If you have never used a partitioned computer before, it's like having to use two computers to do your work. You have to save anything you want to take to your 'other' computer on a CD or thumb drive, then turn off the computer just to restart it - but this time start it in the other partition.
I got rid of that set up and just I have both available to me - a Windows desktop and a Mac laptop. Most people know how to use Windows products (and have the ability to view them!) so I do most of my 'outside work' using those. I don't have to train volunteers or the Boards I contracted with how to use a program. I do use my Mac laptop for 'fun' things like watermarking photographs (for Copyright purposes), emails, and surfing (ahem, researching on) the Web. However, I chose a Windows-based scanner (with accompanying software) for high quality scanning of archival projects I work on (It's an HP ScanJet G4050 for those interested. Does OCR, Negatives, Slides, and, of course, regular photographs and documents) and my version of PhotoShop is a Windows-based one (BTW, GIMP is an great FREE open-source alternative that works on Linux or Mac).
Macs are a fun thing to show off, for sure, but my 2 cents are to stick with Windows for now. Heck, you could argue for TWO Windows Laptops for the price of one Mac or pile on the extra memory and attachments (get a better printer - laser is cheaper in long run, an awesome scanner, maybe even a new digital camera for documenting your current history - cause we ARE documenting our organization's history, right??)
Respectfully,
Terri L. Bedore
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231-715-1759 office
Semi-Retired Independent Museum Consultant
former Director and Curator, DoD, GS-11
On Apr 21, 2014, at 3:27 PM, James Tichgelaar wrote:
> There is nothing you can do on one that you can't do on the other. However if you are familiar with Windows it will have more software options. I would look for a laptop with an i5 or i7, 4-8 GB RAM, and a good sized hard drive.
>
> On Apr 21, 2014 4:03 PM, "Krista Miller" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I work for a small museum in upstate New York and we are in the process of replacing our old desktop for a newer (and hopefully faster) computer. We are thinking about purchasing a laptop which would be much more portable and take up less space in the office but aren't sure if we should stay with a PC or take the MAC plunge. We currently use Microsoft Access for our collections database, but are also in the process of possibly switching to a different database program. PastPerfect would be ideal. Is there any big difference in performance between a MAC or a PC when it concerns database programs such as PastPerfect? Is one more preferable over the other when it concerns photo and document scanning? I personally don't have much experience with using a MAC so I'm just trying to research as much as possible before we make a decision.
>
> Any suggestions or information would be most appreciated!
>
> Krista
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 18:29:58 -0400
From: Randy Little <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Mac Vs PC for museum databases and scanning
Keep in mind I am just a crazy artist who does computer graphics all day
long on Window's Linux and Mac. Mostly Mac and Linux.
Get what you like or think will be easiest FOR YOU. You can't really train
people on a system you don't know. In that regard because PastPerfect
doesn't have a Mac VERSION. All the software you need will be available on
windows.
If that didn't convince you here are you Mac options for have a Mac and
running windows programs.
If you want a Mac and run windows software then all you need is this if its
just basic windows Apps. You don't need to buy windows OS to use this.
Crossover office.
http://www.codeweavers.com/
Also take everything James said about bootcamp and toss it out the window.
All it is, is drivers for windows and thing that makes space on your hard
drive so can install windows. Then when you boot the computer you hold down
option/alt and you pick Windows or Mac. You are then really running full
speed which ever you pickedd.
There is also a program called Parallels that literally on intel mac runs
windows as if its just another program on your mac. I use this all day
long but on very fast computers. Its a pretty cool program but you have to
buy windows with it. It will run all windows programs since its just
windows. but if its hard core graphics you are doing it will bog down as
you have 2 complet computer OS's running on your computer.
http://www.parallels.com/
Randy S. Little
http://www.rslittle.com/
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2325729/
On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 5:45 PM, Terri <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> James,
>
> While that is technically true, from a practical stand point, it is not.
> Windows and Mac software have never played well with each other and unless
> yourself AND all of your anticipated users (volunteers, researchers, future
> employees, etc) are very tech savvy, I would say pick one and stick with it.
>
> I bought a Mac with an Intel processor (this is important if you want to
> run any Microsoft for Mac products or Windows operating systems) a while
> back and Office for Mac. Mac operating systems then and still CAN'T RUN MS
> Access databases out of the box. (It might not even be able to at all).
>
> In reference to using PastPerfect on a Mac. Their website clearly states
> that you have to have a partitioned drive and that one side runs Windows
> operating software while the other side uses Apple operating software.
> I've done this before (using Windows on a Mac) on a personal level and
> here's how it would work: first, imagine you have two computers using the
> same screen - this is close, but not quite the same as we're talking about,
> but close enough when looking at needed programs/costs/etc. You have to
> buy:
> 1) An Apple Computer (not cheap!)
> 2) both operating systems,
> 3) a program that allows you to switch between partitions, like "BootCamp"
> (I'm in my 30s and consider myself pretty tech-savvy; I use HTML code and
> CSS regularly. It was much easier buying this program than learning how to
> use the Terminal/DOS to reboot)
> 4) MS Office (Apple includes some MS Office 'equivalent software to use
> with your Mac hardware - iPage = Word, Keynote = PowerPoint, & Numbers =
> Excel)
> 5) Both versions of any software programs you want to run on both sides of
> your computer (Photoshop, for example)
>
> If you have never used a partitioned computer before, it's like having to
> use two computers to do your work. You have to save anything you want to
> take to your 'other' computer on a CD or thumb drive, then turn off the
> computer just to restart it - but this time start it in the other partition.
>
> I got rid of that set up and just I have both available to me - a Windows
> desktop and a Mac laptop. Most people know how to use Windows products
> (and have the ability to view them!) so I do most of my 'outside work'
> using those. I don't have to train volunteers or the Boards I contracted
> with how to use a program. I do use my Mac laptop for 'fun' things like
> watermarking photographs (for Copyright purposes), emails, and surfing
> (ahem, researching on) the Web. However, I chose a Windows-based scanner
> (with accompanying software) for high quality scanning of archival projects
> I work on (It's an HP ScanJet G4050 for those interested. Does OCR,
> Negatives, Slides, and, of course, regular photographs and documents) and
> my version of PhotoShop is a Windows-based one (BTW, GIMP is an great FREE
> open-source alternative that works on Linux or Mac).
>
> Macs are a fun thing to show off, for sure, but my 2 cents are to stick
> with Windows for now. Heck, you could argue for TWO Windows Laptops for
> the price of one Mac or pile on the extra memory and attachments (get a
> better printer - laser is cheaper in long run, an awesome scanner, maybe
> even a new digital camera for documenting your current history - cause we
> ARE documenting our organization's history, right??)
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Terri L. Bedore
> [log in to unmask]
> 231-715-1759 office
>
> Semi-Retired Independent Museum Consultant
> former Director and Curator, DoD, GS-11
>
> On Apr 21, 2014, at 3:27 PM, James Tichgelaar wrote:
>
> There is nothing you can do on one that you can't do on the other. However
> if you are familiar with Windows it will have more software options. I
> would look for a laptop with an i5 or i7, 4-8 GB RAM, and a good sized
> hard drive.
> On Apr 21, 2014 4:03 PM, "Krista Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I work for a small museum in upstate New York and we are in the process
>> of replacing our old desktop for a newer (and hopefully faster) computer.
>> We are thinking about purchasing a laptop which would be much more portable
>> and take up less space in the office but aren't sure if we should stay with
>> a PC or take the MAC plunge. We currently use Microsoft Access for our
>> collections database, but are also in the process of possibly switching to
>> a different database program. PastPerfect would be ideal. Is there any big
>> difference in performance between a MAC or a PC when it concerns database
>> programs such as PastPerfect? Is one more preferable over the other when it
>> concerns photo and document scanning? I personally don't have much
>> experience with using a MAC so I'm just trying to research as much as
>> possible before we make a decision.
>>
>> Any suggestions or information would be most appreciated!
>>
>> Krista
>>
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 18:19:45 -0400
From: Sarah Wright <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Dolls
I actually work for an antique doll auction house in Annapolis, MD. I am
not sure an auction house would be able to help you, but you could try
contacting the UFDC (united federation of doll collectors) They have a doll
museum in Kansas City and would most likely be able to answer any questions
you have.
On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 3:54 PM, Janis Wilkens <
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> Hello, all. I am looking for suggestions for someone (preferably in the
> southeast) to help us out with a small collection of dolls. They are in
> generally good condition, but need a little work to make them suitable for
> display. Anyone know someone they can recommend? Thanks!
>
>
>
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:49:36 -0800
From: Tom Bennett <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Mac Vs PC for museum databases and scanning
We have a MAC Mini running Windows XP in "Boot Camp" with PastPerfect
doing just fine. Interesting that XP runs faster on the Mini than a
PC. I also tried it through DosBox on Ubuntu with less than good
results. Photo scanning is just about the same on the mini as the
Windows 7 laptop. Both are running dual core processors of the same
speed. And, you don't need Windows xp or 7 64 bit to run in Boot Camp,
they'll both run at 32 bits. Do bear in mind that migrating from Access
to PastPerfect is no easy task, or any other database for that matter.
PastPerfect is based on Fox Pro, so your field conversion needs a lot of
close attention!
Sincerely, Tom Bennett
Museum Manager
Alaska Heritage Museum
Anchorage, Alaska
On 04/21/2014 12:06 PM, Sarah Buonacore wrote:
> Krista,
>
> I'm pretty sure PastPerfect is not compatible with Apple computers, so
> if you're set on that system then you'll need a PC.
>
> -Sarah
>
>
> On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 4:03 PM, Krista Miller
> <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> I work for a small museum in upstate New York and we are in the
> process of replacing our old desktop for a newer (and hopefully
> faster) computer. We are thinking about purchasing a laptop which
> would be much more portable and take up less space in the office
> but aren't sure if we should stay with a PC or take the MAC
> plunge. We currently use Microsoft Access for our collections
> database, but are also in the process of possibly switching to a
> different database program. PastPerfect would be ideal. Is there
> any big difference in performance between a MAC or a PC when it
> concerns database programs such as PastPerfect? Is one more
> preferable over the other when it concerns photo and document
> scanning? I personally don't have much experience with using a MAC
> so I'm just trying to research as much as possible before we make
> a decision.
>
> Any suggestions or information would be most appreciated!
>
> Krista
>
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 21:16:35 -0400
From: Kimo Tichgelaar <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Mac Vs PC for museum databases and scanning
Is there another James in this discussion? Because I for one think that bootcamp is a terrible idea for most users. Can’t recall ever recommending it. Ever.
I think my point was: get the PC that you can use, either running OS X or Windows. For scanning and running a small Past Perfect database, a decent Windows machine with an i5 or better and a minimum of 4 GB RAM will do: more RAM will speed up working with larger databases and images.
You can do all of the same functions on either OS. Windows will have more choices of software to do them, however.
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Randy Little
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2014 6:30 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Mac Vs PC for museum databases and scanning
Keep in mind I am just a crazy artist who does computer graphics all day long on Window's Linux and Mac. Mostly Mac and Linux.
Get what you like or think will be easiest FOR YOU. You can't really train people on a system you don't know. In that regard because PastPerfect doesn't have a Mac VERSION. All the software you need will be available on windows.
If that didn't convince you here are you Mac options for have a Mac and running windows programs.
If you want a Mac and run windows software then all you need is this if its just basic windows Apps. You don't need to buy windows OS to use this.
Crossover office.
http://www.codeweavers.com/
Also take everything James said about bootcamp and toss it out the window. All it is, is drivers for windows and thing that makes space on your hard drive so can install windows. Then when you boot the computer you hold down option/alt and you pick Windows or Mac. You are then really running full speed which ever you pickedd.
There is also a program called Parallels that literally on intel mac runs windows as if its just another program on your mac. I use this all day long but on very fast computers. Its a pretty cool program but you have to buy windows with it. It will run all windows programs since its just windows. but if its hard core graphics you are doing it will bog down as you have 2 complet computer OS's running on your computer.
http://www.parallels.com/
Randy S. Little
http://www.rslittle.com/
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2325729/
On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 5:45 PM, Terri <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > wrote:
James,
While that is technically true, from a practical stand point, it is not. Windows and Mac software have never played well with each other and unless yourself AND all of your anticipated users (volunteers, researchers, future employees, etc) are very tech savvy, I would say pick one and stick with it.
I bought a Mac with an Intel processor (this is important if you want to run any Microsoft for Mac products or Windows operating systems) a while back and Office for Mac. Mac operating systems then and still CAN'T RUN MS Access databases out of the box. (It might not even be able to at all).
In reference to using PastPerfect on a Mac. Their website clearly states that you have to have a partitioned drive and that one side runs Windows operating software while the other side uses Apple operating software. I've done this before (using Windows on a Mac) on a personal level and here's how it would work: first, imagine you have two computers using the same screen - this is close, but not quite the same as we're talking about, but close enough when looking at needed programs/costs/etc. You have to buy:
1) An Apple Computer (not cheap!)
2) both operating systems,
3) a program that allows you to switch between partitions, like "BootCamp" (I'm in my 30s and consider myself pretty tech-savvy; I use HTML code and CSS regularly. It was much easier buying this program than learning how to use the Terminal/DOS to reboot)
4) MS Office (Apple includes some MS Office 'equivalent software to use with your Mac hardware - iPage = Word, Keynote = PowerPoint, & Numbers = Excel)
5) Both versions of any software programs you want to run on both sides of your computer (Photoshop, for example)
If you have never used a partitioned computer before, it's like having to use two computers to do your work. You have to save anything you want to take to your 'other' computer on a CD or thumb drive, then turn off the computer just to restart it - but this time start it in the other partition.
I got rid of that set up and just I have both available to me - a Windows desktop and a Mac laptop. Most people know how to use Windows products (and have the ability to view them!) so I do most of my 'outside work' using those. I don't have to train volunteers or the Boards I contracted with how to use a program. I do use my Mac laptop for 'fun' things like watermarking photographs (for Copyright purposes), emails, and surfing (ahem, researching on) the Web. However, I chose a Windows-based scanner (with accompanying software) for high quality scanning of archival projects I work on (It's an HP ScanJet G4050 for those interested. Does OCR, Negatives, Slides, and, of course, regular photographs and documents) and my version of PhotoShop is a Windows-based one (BTW, GIMP is an great FREE open-source alternative that works on Linux or Mac).
Macs are a fun thing to show off, for sure, but my 2 cents are to stick with Windows for now. Heck, you could argue for TWO Windows Laptops for the price of one Mac or pile on the extra memory and attachments (get a better printer - laser is cheaper in long run, an awesome scanner, maybe even a new digital camera for documenting your current history - cause we ARE documenting our organization's history, right??)
Respectfully,
Terri L. Bedore
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
231-715-1759 <tel:231-715-1759> office
Semi-Retired Independent Museum Consultant
former Director and Curator, DoD, GS-11
On Apr 21, 2014, at 3:27 PM, James Tichgelaar wrote:
There is nothing you can do on one that you can't do on the other. However if you are familiar with Windows it will have more software options. I would look for a laptop with an i5 or i7, 4-8 GB RAM, and a good sized hard drive.
On Apr 21, 2014 4:03 PM, "Krista Miller" <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > wrote:
Hello all,
I work for a small museum in upstate New York and we are in the process of replacing our old desktop for a newer (and hopefully faster) computer. We are thinking about purchasing a laptop which would be much more portable and take up less space in the office but aren't sure if we should stay with a PC or take the MAC plunge. We currently use Microsoft Access for our collections database, but are also in the process of possibly switching to a different database program. PastPerfect would be ideal. Is there any big difference in performance between a MAC or a PC when it concerns database programs such as PastPerfect? Is one more preferable over the other when it concerns photo and document scanning? I personally don't have much experience with using a MAC so I'm just trying to research as much as possible before we make a decision.
Any suggestions or information would be most appreciated!
Krista
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Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 01:46:22 +0000
From: Heather Marie Wells <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Mac Vs PC for museum databases and scanning
Hi Krista,
I would suggest making a list of all the software that you are planning on using and research if it runs on both systems.
At Crystal Bridges we have some people who are assigned Macs because of their primary function (such as me, since I do a lot of media production work), but then others have Windows.
There are a number of programs that I need to use occasionally that only run on Windows (for instance our financial software and, until recently, MS OneNote). Thus I have a virtual machine running Windows that I have to log into for those very few programs.
I will also say that a number of the MS programs do not behave the same way on the Mac as they do one a Windows machine. Particularly, Outlook is very different and we sometimes run into difficulties sharing Outlook calendars (surprisingly it's mostly between Macs and not so much Mac to Windows).
Just a few things to consider and think through.
Good luck,
Heather Marie
Heather Marie Wells
Digital Media Specialist
600 Museum Way
Bentonville, AR 72712
479-418-5700 (main)
CrystalBridges.org<http://crystalbridges.org/>
From: Krista Miller <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Date: Monday, April 21, 2014 3:03 PM
To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Mac Vs PC for museum databases and scanning
Hello all,
I work for a small museum in upstate New York and we are in the process of replacing our old desktop for a newer (and hopefully faster) computer. We are thinking about purchasing a laptop which would be much more portable and take up less space in the office but aren't sure if we should stay with a PC or take the MAC plunge. We currently use Microsoft Access for our collections database, but are also in the process of possibly switching to a different database program. PastPerfect would be ideal. Is there any big difference in performance between a MAC or a PC when it concerns database programs such as PastPerfect? Is one more preferable over the other when it concerns photo and document scanning? I personally don't have much experience with using a MAC so I'm just trying to research as much as possible before we make a decision.
Any suggestions or information would be most appreciated!
Krista
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:33:25 -0400
From: Keri Watson <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Mac Vs PC for museum databases and scanning
Pastperfect is not supported by Apple, but I hear it may not be supported
by Windows for much longer either.
On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 4:27 PM, James Tichgelaar <[log in to unmask]>wrote:
> There is nothing you can do on one that you can't do on the other. However
> if you are familiar with Windows it will have more software options. I
> would look for a laptop with an i5 or i7, 4-8 GB RAM, and a good sized
> hard drive.
> On Apr 21, 2014 4:03 PM, "Krista Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I work for a small museum in upstate New York and we are in the process
>> of replacing our old desktop for a newer (and hopefully faster) computer.
>> We are thinking about purchasing a laptop which would be much more portable
>> and take up less space in the office but aren't sure if we should stay with
>> a PC or take the MAC plunge. We currently use Microsoft Access for our
>> collections database, but are also in the process of possibly switching to
>> a different database program. PastPerfect would be ideal. Is there any big
>> difference in performance between a MAC or a PC when it concerns database
>> programs such as PastPerfect? Is one more preferable over the other when it
>> concerns photo and document scanning? I personally don't have much
>> experience with using a MAC so I'm just trying to research as much as
>> possible before we make a decision.
>>
>> Any suggestions or information would be most appreciated!
>>
>> Krista
>>
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