2009/7/24 Chris Dennis <[email protected]>: > 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 -- http://radanter.deviantart.com/ -- Please post to: [email protected] Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------
