Hardy Heron 64-bit and VueScan?

[novum]

I just installed Ubuntu 8.04, which I really enjoy using after reconfiguring its interface to my liking, but now comes the hard part: how well does it play with VueScan? I tried 8.04 32-bit with SANE and xscan, and thought, forget it! Not worth the trouble.

I have an Epson 4490.

 

[sebastel]

i can only comment for 32bit ubuntu -- that works flawlessly.
maybe you should contact ed hamrick?

http://www.hamrick.com/sup.html

just attempting to compile a 64bit version should not be too much effort, though some tweaking may still be necessary (which can take time). anyway, 64bit versions will be required soon.

cheers
sebastian

 

[novum]

I found this link, so it appears to work without too much initial pain.

 

[sebastel]

cool.
though i actually do not need the info now, thank you anyway!

 

[novum]

Any time, sebastel! We need to keep each other informed, especially since we insist on doing things the hard way.

 

[Nando]

I haven't attempted to try Vuescan under Linux yet. I also use Hardy Heron 64-bit. I basically have a dual-boot set-up with Windows completely dedicated to my digital darkroom. I use Hardy for everything else.

 

[wintoid]

I'm at the stage where I could almost go completely Linux. I do all my scanning in Vuescan and all my processing in Lightzone, both under Windows currently. My PC is old and horrible, and I dream of replacing it one day. If I do, perhaps it will be for a Linux box!

 

[sebastel]

i found GIMP processing only 8bit color depth a bit limiting sometimes, and maybe the lack of colour profiling may also be an issue. but beside that, i'm a happy linuxer.

s.