[at-l] Scanning Question (Way OT)

[rafeb@adelphia.net (rafeb@adelphia.net)]

On 23 Feb 2002 at 14:29, The Weathercarrot wrote:

> So, given all of 
> that, can a compressed version be viewable like that on the screen, and 
> another version downloaded onto a CD for higher quality printing? (if people 
> have fast enough connections, etc)?
> 
> The other option would be to have a CD copy mailed to people if they want 
> one (free), but my ability and/or availability to do that would be limited. 
> This would allow people to circumvent that process...


Since you've been given conflicting information, why 
not try it out yourself on a small scale, and extrapolate 
from there?  It's not rocket science.

My prediction is that printable maps, of the entire trail, 
will be too much data for downloading. But I may not 
properly understand the nature, size, or quality of the 
maps you wish to present.

Whatever the size of the file you need for the screen -- 
multiply it by 4 or 5 to get the equivalent size (in bytes) 
for a printable version.

Bear in mind that not everyone has broadband access 
to the internet.


rafe b.
aka terrapin