easyeyes Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 I'm currently using AOL and I want to upload some pictures of my amp. With the way it is currently going, I'll be here until this time tomorrow trying to upload six pictures. Is there a faster way to do this? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 Are you saying the problem is your dialup connection is too slow? Make sure your pictures are fairly small size and just 72 dpi resolution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyeyes Posted November 10, 2003 Author Share Posted November 10, 2003 Yes, the dial up for overseas is terrible. I'll checked the size of the pictures and the largest one is 41.8kb. I'm using a primitive digital camera and I did not have the option to make them smaller and I do not have any software on my home computer that can do this either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile homeless Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 If you are complaining of the upload time there is no way to avoid this unless you compress the .jpg picture in a graphics program. Too much compression, and the shot loses resolution and looks grainy. Not enough, and it is TOO large in size slowing the upload and download times to a crawl. Actually, 41kb is VERY managable to be honest. EVen with a 56k connection this should NOT take too long. IF you are having problems displaying your shots, that is another story. But the speed issue should not be that big a problem. Btw, as an AOL subscriber, you have at least 7 screen names, each having 2MB of space. So technically, you have your own WEB SPACE to upload pictures and LINK to them. Perhaps you dont know how to do this. I made a file on how to post pictures in this forum - drop me a mail if you need assistance. kh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyeyes Posted November 10, 2003 Author Share Posted November 10, 2003 Mobile, I remember the subject vaguely some time ago, I tried searching for it but I could not locate it. If you still have this please send me the link or tell me where it is. Thanks EE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile homeless Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 EE, are you attempting to upload MORE THAN ONE picture at a time? Only load one at a time. IF you would like to permanently post the pictures to your own space in AOL instead of the Klipsch space (you have more than enough room and can send link to friends), there are directions for this if you type in "FTP SPACE" in your AOL address bar. Take the first link listed titled, "MY FTP Space" and follow the direction for how to upload your files to your own server space on AOL. You pay for this each month with your membership. Your files when uploaded will be able to be access with this form address: "http://members.aol.com/screenname/image.jpg" Your name would be in place where you screen name is listed and the exact file name of the picture where "image" is listed. Here is the way to insert a picture into your post while linking to a graphic either on another site or on your own space. Paul's advice is correct however. Try not to insert HUGE graphics in the post for obvious reasons unless necessary or an attempt to show something. You might want to download Paintshop Pro since it's very easy for a novice to use and almost as powerful as Photoshop, at least for the non professional use. kh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyeyes Posted November 10, 2003 Author Share Posted November 10, 2003 I'm only attempting one at a time, in fact, this is the only option that I have. AOL will not allow me to otherwise, I tried it. I'm going to try what you suggested in a few minutes. EE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile homeless Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 You are EXACTLY right about AOL. Their file uploading service is THE WORST there is. It's a pain indeed. But not too bad if you dont have many, many files. Just see if you can follow the directions above. kh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyeyes Posted November 10, 2003 Author Share Posted November 10, 2003 Pictures are now loaded in FTP, now I will try and link them to a post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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