preserving / ressurecting old docs?

From: Sellam Ismail <foo_at_siconic.com>
Date: Fri Jun 29 23:03:45 2001

On Sat, 30 Jun 2001, Davison, Lee wrote:

> No, the resolution may be 2000 lines/inch, the definition won't be. I
> doubt you'll find any feature, even on good copy, smaller than 1/250".
> On old manuals I would be suprised to find much, if any detail smaller
> than 1/100" so ok. 250dpi then.

You're still going to get shitty quality. Why skimp on something that is
supposed to be a preservationary resource for the future?

> Not really, just looked a two books, TI TTL data book 1979 and Radio
> valve data 1966. The TI book gets to about 125 dpi at best, but is on
> coated paper. The Radio valve data book barely manages 80 dpi and is
> on uncoated paper, typical for manuals.

Your data set is way too limited to be making a valid judgement.

Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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