> Ariel is an innovative new document transmission system from the
> Research Libraries Group. Using commercially available hardware
> and RLG's Ariel software, users can scan articles, photos, and
> similar documents, transmit the resulting electronic images
> through their Ethernet LAN over the Internet to each other's Ariel
> workstations, and print them on a laser printer.
>
> The system, which is optimized for Internet transmission, is
> faster, more reliable, and less expensive to use than fax and
> produces images of greater resolution and quality.
>
> Ariel for Windows includes many features designed to let your
> document transmission tasks easier and more efficient and
> cost-effective:
I have to admit that I am confused.
What does Ariel do that I cannot do better with stock generic (free or low
cost) programs? My scanner can make image files in several formats, I can send
them over the Internet, and view/print them at the other end.
Regards,
John Lederer
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