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Reading FilmX Picture Files?

Posted by Cliff on from the accessing-unconventional-file-types dept.

bzlman asks: "I just broke my finger and instead of conventional x-rays, the ER gave me a CD with huge picture files on it from the company called FilmX from sorna.com. Unfortunately, the software to read the pics is for Windows, and the file type for the images (each about 10 MB) is 'command line' (the files are of no conventional type). I've tried opening the files with every image program for Mac OS X and Classic, to no avail. These are high quality images I want to see, and I hope someone can help me find a Mac OS X way to view them. Thanks."

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  1. Whoa! That's an interesting google... by morgewan · · Score: 5, Funny

    I would warn against a google for 'filmx mac' if you are in a sensitive environment. Are you sure that was a finger they x-rayed???

    Honey, I was just trying to help some guy out on slashdot REALLY!

  2. Dear slashdot.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    My friend gave me a shiny flat object. He said it's a "Seedy" and I should put it in my Mac. But my Mac only has a small 3.5-inch slot on the lower right.

    What do I do? Should I cut the seedy in half or what?

    Thanks!

    1. Re:Dear slashdot.... by beelsebob · · Score: 2, Funny

      No, that slots only for small wholemeal rolls, I would suggest getting an external bread oven for your seedy. Bob

  3. Re:Here we go again by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Cliff is the worst editor on Slashdot. Period.

    What about michael?