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Re: [Digital BW] Why do mac and pc use different curves?

2002-03-15 by byronbulb

> Again, we really need some more computer expertise on this issue. 
It just
> seems odd that we need to duplicate the effort by making different
curves
> for the different platforms.
> 
> Paul
> http://www.PaulRoark.com

Thanks for the answer Paul :)

I wonder if it might have something to do with the PC's native 2.2
gamma versus the mac's native 1.8? I still don't see how this could
really affect printing unless something like Colorsync (or the PC
equivalent (is there an equivalent?)) was in the mix adapting the data.

I wonder if all us mac users should take up a collection to get you an
imac or something? ;) (Kidding!)

(Alternatively I _guess_ I could hook my printer up to my pc, but I
really hate the idea of doing important stuff through windows - right
now it's just for videogames.)

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