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Bett OS for image processing?
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image processing
If you mean artwork then I'd have to say MAC OS is reported to be the best. It has always been king (of the desktop) for this type of operation. However, pc OS's and software have made great strides in this area and are virtually on par with the MAC OS. W2K and XP both are very customizable to get the most out of your system. It really boils down to what programs you are using for image processing? For me I use photoshop and illustrator, mainly. I've used both on winnt systems and win9x. While the performance issue appears to be the same, drive space handling and cleanup is much more efficent in an NT system. Hardware issues are more a question of drivers (ie: video) and how well they've been written for the software and OS.
To get to the bottom of this you'd have to do an exhaustive search concerning all hardware and software concerns. For a pure graphic's machine (professional) there are better OS's written purely for this type of application. It all comes down to what you want and possible compromises with other systems and file formats.
I know this poses more questions than it answers but your query requires more detailed info, with desired end results better explained.
For me I pick an appropriate software , then a compatable OS , followed by applying tweaks and modifications. This way I ensure the best desired result.
If you mean artwork then I'd have to say MAC OS is reported to be the best. It has always been king (of the desktop) for this type of operation. However, pc OS's and software have made great strides in this area and are virtually on par with the MAC OS. W2K and XP both are very customizable to get the most out of your system. It really boils down to what programs you are using for image processing? For me I use photoshop and illustrator, mainly. I've used both on winnt systems and win9x. While the performance issue appears to be the same, drive space handling and cleanup is much more efficent in an NT system. Hardware issues are more a question of drivers (ie: video) and how well they've been written for the software and OS.
To get to the bottom of this you'd have to do an exhaustive search concerning all hardware and software concerns. For a pure graphic's machine (professional) there are better OS's written purely for this type of application. It all comes down to what you want and possible compromises with other systems and file formats.
I know this poses more questions than it answers but your query requires more detailed info, with desired end results better explained.
For me I pick an appropriate software , then a compatable OS , followed by applying tweaks and modifications. This way I ensure the best desired result.
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Thanks for the quick reply. I have a p4, 1.4. 2gb RDRAM 800, 400mhz bus. 2 60gb HD's and a ATI 128 mb video card. I use Paint Shop Pro, Photo Shop and lots of other Adobe S/W. I know to get the fast system I need I'd have to go to a commercial workstation, but that's $$$$! Can't do it now! The P4 box works ok, but not fast enough for 50 mb + image work, especiall with many layers. I do not do movion video at all! What "special" OS's do you know of? This intrigues me!!! Bill
The OS's for graphics, support very specialized hardware, not for the faint of heart...very expensive!
With your current setup you shouldn't have too much trouble with files even larger than 50 mb. I, for instance, have a system with a P4 2 with only 512 mb DDR ram and only a Asus 64 mb video with 2 40 gb ata133 drives running on winXP Pro. It probably is a matter of tweaking your memmory and sytem settings within w2k and your programs.
I setup photoshop with a scratch disk allocated to a second hard drive, as you can with your other 60 gb disk. I use other partitions to help take up slack if the files become too large, also in the scratch disk settings. Most adobe programs have this feature also. Your memmory (ram) should allow you to manipulate most images without degradation.
Processing changes in the work will benefit from ensuring a well tweaked system. Goto for more info on your programs and memmory. Also investigate your video and motherboard manufacturer website's as they may have tweaks and recommendations for stream lining your system. For instance on one motherboard I have I found that placing the various cards (nics, sound, etc.) in the manufacturer's recommended slots made a world of difference...as they ensured proper usage of system resouces without sharing and conflicts.
I have investigated various sites on the web that have helped with tweaks, scripts and downloads that offer better performance for my existing equipment/programs. A google search will benefit you if you have the time. Also look up newsgroups that deal with your graphic concerns...these have proven invaluable in getting the most out my system and programs.
W2K has a ton of sites (including microsoft) that offer better insite, more than I could go into here. Research and the willingness to tryout new and old solutions will usually provide better performance and compatability.
Failing that, specialized hardware (ie: video) can greatly improve graphic handling. There are video cards designed specifically for w2k/win9x and graphics. Just having a card with lots memmory, a faster cpu, tons of ram, etc. doesn't always benefit the user or program if it isn't designed or properly setup for a particular application.
I don't mean to sound "preachy" but anyone serious about designing a "professional" system needs to get their hands dirty by delving into all the how's and why's!
Knowledge is power! At the very least it's food for thought!
With your current setup you shouldn't have too much trouble with files even larger than 50 mb. I, for instance, have a system with a P4 2 with only 512 mb DDR ram and only a Asus 64 mb video with 2 40 gb ata133 drives running on winXP Pro. It probably is a matter of tweaking your memmory and sytem settings within w2k and your programs.
I setup photoshop with a scratch disk allocated to a second hard drive, as you can with your other 60 gb disk. I use other partitions to help take up slack if the files become too large, also in the scratch disk settings. Most adobe programs have this feature also. Your memmory (ram) should allow you to manipulate most images without degradation.
Processing changes in the work will benefit from ensuring a well tweaked system. Goto for more info on your programs and memmory. Also investigate your video and motherboard manufacturer website's as they may have tweaks and recommendations for stream lining your system. For instance on one motherboard I have I found that placing the various cards (nics, sound, etc.) in the manufacturer's recommended slots made a world of difference...as they ensured proper usage of system resouces without sharing and conflicts.
I have investigated various sites on the web that have helped with tweaks, scripts and downloads that offer better performance for my existing equipment/programs. A google search will benefit you if you have the time. Also look up newsgroups that deal with your graphic concerns...these have proven invaluable in getting the most out my system and programs.
W2K has a ton of sites (including microsoft) that offer better insite, more than I could go into here. Research and the willingness to tryout new and old solutions will usually provide better performance and compatability.
Failing that, specialized hardware (ie: video) can greatly improve graphic handling. There are video cards designed specifically for w2k/win9x and graphics. Just having a card with lots memmory, a faster cpu, tons of ram, etc. doesn't always benefit the user or program if it isn't designed or properly setup for a particular application.
I don't mean to sound "preachy" but anyone serious about designing a "professional" system needs to get their hands dirty by delving into all the how's and why's!
Knowledge is power! At the very least it's food for thought!
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