Re: Calling all Win XP gurus! Picture resizing?
Thanks Bob, I am aware of those options but I want the Windows version. I have just constructed a logical folder for the Mrs to store, catagorize and easily add and find pictures along the way. It is also a folder that is easily backed up on our new 1TB My Book USB external harddrive.
The windows resizer is very quick and easy to use.
Just my $.02...
I suggest you at least try Picasa. IMO you will never be able to create your own organizational system that's as comprehensive as Picasa's. Yes, it's got some nice editing features, but being able to organize thousands upon thousands of images is where it really shines.
I am "old school". I'm a firm believer that knowing how to organize your files and folders is a fundamental and important skill. I commend anyone on their efforts to know where their data lives and keep it organized.
But now we're in an age where we have to keep up with literally thousands of image and music files. Unfortunately, our old shool organizational conventions just don't scale well. Using systems designed for this purpose helps us query our collections of files in more ways than we can by simply keeping a certain directory structure. It's a powerful tool in a friendly package.
You can also keep your current directory structure in tact. Picasa doesn't care how you store your files. So you can still maintain your current structure if you want. It's just that Picasa doesn't rely on that structure to work. My point is you don't have to undo what you've done to evaluate Picasa. You can try it, organize pics in it, and then uninstall it. Your pictures will stay in the same place. It's one of the most amazing pieces of software I've ever used.
