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PHOTO1 CATALOG
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DESCRIPTION:
This "Photo1 Catalog" has been produced by the Smithsonian
Institution's Office of Printing and Photographic Services to
provide a searchable listing of the electronic images available
on the Internet server "Photo1.si.edu".
When decompressed, there should be three files, PHOTO1.EXE,
PHOTO1.DAT, and this file, PHOTO1.DOC. All three should be
placed in the same sub-directory.
PHOTO1.EXE is the main program file.
PHOTO1.DAT contains the catalog data.
PHOTO1.DOC is the file you're reading now.
As new electronic photo image files are added to the
"Photo1.si.edu" server, the file PHOTO1.DAT will be updated.
From time-to-time check the date of this file on the server.
Download the most recent update and use it to replace the
existing data file. This will eliminate the need to download the
entire program file again.
HOW TO USE:
Start the program by typing:
PHOTO1
The Photo1 Catalog is designed like an index card file. Browse
through the records by using the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys. UP
will take you to the first record, and DOWN will take you to the
last record.
Along the bottom are five additional commands, each activated by
pressing the first letter of the command. They are:
Find Record... - Use this command to search for any character
string. Enter the text to be searched.
Pressing the RETURN key will start the
search. Searching will stop on the first
record that matches ANY string.
Searching begins on the next record from the
current position. When a match is located,
the record is displayed. (If no match is
found a beep is heard and "Not Found." is
displayed).
Find Next Record - To search for additional matches, press "N".
(Search strings are retained in memory).
Continue until all matches have been found
and displayed.
About... - Displays information about the author, and
additional information about the program.
Print - This selection will print the data from the
current record, allowing the user to print
any record of interest.
Quit - Exits Photo1 Catalog.
We hope you enjoy these images and we invite comments via E-mail
to PSDMX@SIVM.SI.EDU.
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THE "PHOTO1.SI.EDU" FTP SERVER:
The "photo1.si.edu" FTP server is located in the Smithsonian
Institution's Office of Printing & Photographic Services in
Washington, D.C. "Photo1" is designed to make a variety of
Smithsonian photographs available as electronic image files.
Photo1 is available through the Internet as a result of Project
Chapman, a joint effort between this office and the Apple Library
of Tomorrow program. See below and [ALOT-Chapman.txt].
Photo1 is a Macintosh Quadra 700 computer running A/UX software.
File names are case sensitive.
Anonymous users *MAY NOT* upload (PUT) files on to this FTP
server.
We request that you always provide a working E-mail address when
answering our FTP server's password prompt. All accesses to and
file transfers from this FTP server are logged with your host
name and E-mail address. Guests abusing the few rules that we
have will be denied access. See PHOTO1 RULES below.
These images cover topics ranging from air and space to science,
technology, history, and even current events. They are designed
to give the user who cannot come to Washington, the opportunity
to see and learn about many of the Smithsonian's most popular and
important objects and exhibits.
The images cover a broad spectrum of subjects which we hope will
interest our electronic audience. Here we are able to present
photographs from many of our museums on the Mall in Washington,
plus other Smithsonian bureaus such as the National Zoo and the
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.
Starting with some of our best photographs, all scanning and
image preparation is done in our Electronic Imaging Laboratory.
In addition to the image, extensive captions are included as
part of our mission for the "increase and diffusion of
knowledge."
These captions are either within the image file itself, (the 89a
Comment Block in GIF files; or captions in the JFIF.uu files read
with the ImageBrowser HyperCard stack); or are available as a
separate accompanying ASCII file in the folder PREVIEW-TEXT
[filename.ASC].
Individual image captions are also available in catalog programs
which are available on the server. This PHOTO1 CATALOG is
available as both a DOS program and a Macintosh HyperCard Stack
which can be found in /images/catalogs.
Each catalog allows browsing of descriptions and file names as
well as searching for text strings. Captions and other
information from the individual image files can be printed from
these programs.
The images files themselves are in three forms.
1. First is JPEG.bin. These are PICT files which have been JPEG
compressed. (JPEG stands for "Joint Photographic Experts
Group") Macintosh users running QuickTime will be able to
open these images using PICTPIXIE, or GIFCONVERTER 2.3b2,
both of which can be found in APPS. Quicktime running with a
68020 or better CPU is required.
DOS users can use IMAGE ALCHEMY to display and/or translate
these files. A demo version of Image Alchemy (IMGALC.ZIP) is
in the APPS folder. A 286 or better CPU is required.
Unix users can use XLOADIMAGE, which can be found in APPS, to
view these files.
2. Secondly, we have the same image files in JFIF.uu.txt. These
are the JPEG files which have been saved in JFIF (JPEG File
Interchange Format), and which have also been .uu encoded so
they appear as text files. This format will benefit those
who cannot easily transfer binary files.
In APPS there are several HyperCard stacks [MakeJFIF] and
[ImageBrowser] which have been provided courtesy of Apple
Computer and can be used to download and view these JFIF.uu
files. Both are contained in [Image.Stacks.Hqx]. StuffIt
will decode this binhexed file which can then be self-
extracted on the Macintosh.
DOS users can use UUENCODE, also found in APPS, to convert
these files back to binary JFIF format. Image Alchemy will
then display or translate the file.
3. Lastly, these images are in the GIF format. Remember that
GIF's are only 8-bit images and are larger size files than
either of the 24-bit JFIF.uu's or JPEG's. They are, however,
hardware independent and are easily viewed on most 8-bit
diaplays, and even on platforms providing only one-bit
displays, such as the DOS Hercules or Macintosh Plus, SE and
Classic systems.
Macintosh users can use GIFCONVERTER 2.2.10 or GIFCONVERTER
2.3b2 which are in APPS to view these files.
DOS Users can use CSHOWA, which is also in APPS.
Unix users can again use XLOADIMAGE.
4. There is also a PREVIEW-TEXT Folder. This folder contains
individual captions for each image as ASCII text files,
[filename.ASC], and a series of "Preview" image files. These
previews are all in 16-color GIF format and should be
downloaded and viewed much like a proof sheet, or page of
slides. The GIF 89a comment block contains a one-line
description of each image file. The previews shown in these
GIFs are available as full-size image files in the respective
JPEG, JFIF and GIF Folders.
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ACCESS TO AND USE OF SMITHSONIAN PROGRAMS IMAGE FILES AND DATA IS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Software, documentation, electronic image files, and other
materials ("Materials") may be covered by restrictions, and/or
copyright.
The Smithsonian Institution ("SI"), and its Office of Printing &
Photographic Services ("OPPS") data and image files are made
available for non-commercial, personal use. Copying or
redistribution in any manner for personal or corporate gain is
not permitted.
SI specifically retains any rights, including possible copyright,
which it may have in these programs, data, files, and/or the
images they contain.
Users may download these files for their own use, subject to any
additional terms or restrictions which may be provided with the
individual file or program.
In keeping with the spirit of the Internet it is the policy of
the SI and OPPS to permit casual, non-commercial redistribution
of this information; that is, redistribution of information where
no commercialism is involved. This means that an Internet user
may download a file and share it with others for no personal or
commercial gain.
Commercial distribution, publication or exploitation of
Smithsonian files is specifically prohibited.
Neither OPPS nor SI are responsible for any errors created in or
damage to the Materials as a result of their use. All Materials
maintained are provided "as is" with no warranties of any kind.
OPPS AND SI DISCLAIM ALL EXPRESS WARRANTIES INCLUDED IN ANY
MATERIALS, AND FURTHER DISCLAIM ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES,
AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF PROPRIETARY RIGHTS.
Materials may not be used for any purpose requiring fail-safe
performance, or as to which defects in or failure of Materials
could cause death, personal injury, or property or environmental
damage ("High Risk Activities"). OPPS AND SI DISCLAIM ALL
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO HIGH RISK
ACTIVITIES. NEITHER OPPS NOR SI SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES
OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES,
ARISING FROM THE SUBMISSION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE,
TRANSMISSION, COPYING, MODIFICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR ANY USE OF
ANY MATERIALS.
1. Q. May I put these on a file server in my school, company,
museum?
A. Yes, if there's no charge for the user. All the
accompanying text information (accompanying ASCII text caption
files [filename].ASC, the file SMITHSONIAN.RULES.TXT, etc.) must
be included, and must be presented completely and unchanged.
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2. Q. May I put these on my BBS? What if I charge a
subscription fee?
A. Contact the address below first. If approved, all the
accompanying text information (accompanying ASCII text caption
files [filename].ASC, the file SMITHSONIAN.RULES.TXT, etc.) must
be included, and must be presented completely and unchanged. If
there is a subscription fee for the BBS, such a fee must be only
for overall access, and not specifically for download or use of
these files.
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3. Q. May I mirror these files on my Internet site in Finland or
Australia because it is expensive for my users to log into
photo1.si.edu?
A. See 1 & 2 above.
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4. Q. May I put these on a CD-ROM, public domain or otherwise?
A. No.
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5. Q. May I print some of these out for my report?
A. Assuming this is a non-commercial academic work, yes.
This type of use is encouraged.
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6. Q. How do I obtain permission to use the files in a
publication, commercially, on a CD-ROM, BBS, etc.?
A. Anyone wishing to use any of these files or images for
commercial use or publication must first request and receive
prior permission by contacting:
Smithsonian Institution
Office of Printing & Photographic Services
MAH CB-054
Washington, DC 20560
(PSDMX@SIVM.SI.EDU)
Permission for such use is granted on a case-by-case basis. A
usage fee may be involved depending on the type and nature of the
proposed use.
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PROJECT CHAPMAN
The Smithsonian's Internet file server "photo1.si.edu" has been
made possible through a generous grant from the Apple Library of
Tomorrow Program, under Project Chapman (named for John Chapman,
a.k.a. "Johnny Appleseed").
<Smithsonian Printing & Photographic Services>
<PSDMX@SIVM.SI.EDU>
February 22, 1993