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Subject: [ATWOOD] Computer Photos and Genealogy
Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 11:37:45 EST


The following article was in our local newspaper in the "Dear Abby" section.
Thought it wouldn't hurt to post it as "food for thought". Never know...

Note: I am including the original author's name and address as it appeared
in the public newspaper. Anyone who wants to pass this on to others, it's ok
with me.

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"There is an explosion of computer-related activities in the photo industry.
Between digital cameras, photo restorations and putting pictures onto CD's,
business is good.

"The downside is the public's lack of important information about printing on
their computers. Most of the customers I talk with don't realize that these
are not photographs. They are simply ink printed on paper and will fade
rapidly. (This includes the paper designed for computer photos.)

"What sets real photographs apart is the fact that they go throught
developer, bleach-fix and stabilizer. This assures that your memories will
be around to be handed down to your children, and their children.

"Another problem is: Computers crash, and you can lose images forever.
Memories of your wedding, children, family gatherings and vacations are
priceless. So always shoot some film, or have negatives made from PC photos.
We try to educate our customers, but more needs to be done to let the
general public know this.

"As a professional photographer, and as a dad, I know how important it is for
photographs to last for generations.

-- Thomas B. Robertson, president, 1 Hour Photo
Corp., Old Bridge, NJ"

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