My last PC came with Office 2007 already loaded, so I never had the discs. I just bought a new PC and it only has a "trial" version of Office 365. Is it possible that Microsoft would download Office 2007 to my new PC or provide the discs, since I already paid for it a few years ago?
I was faced with the same dilemma until someone told me about "Open Office". It is free software that offers all of the basics of Excel and Word without the "whistles and bells". If you are just doing spreadsheet stuff and word processing, it might be worth a try.
I loaded PSE12 from a disc.
I purchased a new PC and the company transferred data from my old Windows 7 machine.
I recently replace my PC with a model running Windows 10. When I loaded "elements 12", everything looked normal until I attempted to open the "organizer". At that point I got an error message saying, "Directx/Directplay could not be initialized. Be sure that it is installed on your system." I have no idea what that means. Can anyone give me some insight as to I should do next?
One of the problems is that the Air Force is run by the "fighter mafia". If the aircraft doesn't go fast and look sexy, they don't want it in the force. They keep saying that the F-15s/F-16s/F-22s and F-35s can do the close air support mission just as well. Ask the guys on the ground what they think. The Army would love to own the A-10 and its capability. That and the AC-130 gunships!
The C-130 "Gunship" was called "Spectre". "Puff" was the
C-47 version's nickname.
I was privileged to fly C-130 E/H/P and N models (the first two were airlift versions and the latter were rescue configurations set up for search and rescue and to refuel helicopters while airborne). Later, night vision features, satellite comm, threat detection, and flares and chaff dispensers were added as many of the P/N's took on more "Special Operations" roles. It was a great aircraft to fly regardless of the environment----low level, formation, refueling helos, dropping troops and cargo, searching, or landing on short unprepared runways, etc.,etc.,etc. The new "J-Model" is "Star Wars" compared to what I flew!
I was privileged to fly C-130 E/H/P and N models (the first two were airlift versions and the latter were rescue configurations set up for search and rescue and to refuel helicopters while airborne). Later, night vision features, satellite comm, threat detection, and flares and chaff dispensers were added as many of the P/N's took on more "Special Operations" roles. It was a great aircraft to fly regardless of the environment----low level, formation, refueling helos, dropping troops and cargo, searching, or landing on short unprepared runways, etc.,etc.,etc. The new "J-Model" is "Star Wars" compared to what I flew!
There are many tour companies that do a Stonehenge, Bath and Windsor Castle trip. All three places afford great photo ops. I was especially impressed with the Windsor "changing of the guard", but you have to be there at the exact time (you will need to check that out with the tour company). The guard change there is much better that the one at Buckingham because the crowds are smaller and you can get closer to the event.
Just a comment about photo vests in general. The good thing about them is that they have so many pockets! The bad thing about them is that they have so many pockets! It always seems like I have to go through five or six pockets to find something. I had the same problem with my Air Force flight suit.
Thank you "hogs" for all of your inputs! Good feedback!
David McKay in his book "Photography Demystified" suggested that using filters, except in rare circumstances, isn't a good idea. He suggests that putting a $20 or $30 filter on a $2000 lens undermines the quality of the lens. It does seem make sense. He says that using a lens hood will protect the glass from damage and not degrade image quality. Any comments from the "hogs"? Are there high quality filters that work without degrading images made with high end lenses?
Great series. Very well done!