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scanned an image

19 September 1998

Wow! I finally was able to get Windows 95 going enough that I could scan an image! The weird thing however, is that I can't get Windows to properly support my monitor. It will only go to 640X480 pixels in 16 colors.

10 years ago that woulda been great!

But anyway, I scanned this image, uploaded it to my site, exited Windows, went to bed early (10pm), woke up (it's 5:34am), booted Linux, used GIMP (Gnu Image Manipulation Program) to adjust the color of the image, and re-uploaded it.

And bing here's the result! The scanner seemed to have some problem with streaking or something, but hey -- *I* can tell it's me!

This picture was taken in August 1993 by Jeanette, my second cousin from Phoenix who attends school in Tucson. We were at the Phoenix airport and I felt rushed to get onto the plane on time and I was all, "oh Jeanette hurry!" but she made me pose by the fountain.

I made it to the plane on time. I love the picture. :-) Hugs to Jeanette for encouraging me to take a moment.

(now I gotta find her email address!)

So yes, I may soon upload some more images that I've been promising.. I certainly look forward to making the process a bit shorter. Maybe I can get Thomas to figure out why my monitor drivers won't work.