Print

Print


Hello,

2009/2/3 Alberto Accomazzi <[log in to unmask]>

> Sorry if this is a bit off-topic, but I was wondering if any of you clever
> fellows have a recommendation for an OCR package, possibly with a native
> linux port.  I know about OCRopus but I have a feeling that commercial
> products still have a significant edge over public domain packages.  So what
> are you using and/or do you know what the big guys (google, IA, microsoft)
> are using?
>

We are using the Abbyy Finereader Engine [1] which also has a Linux port
available. But it's quite expensive for mass digitization affords, since
it's licensed on a per page base.

Best,
Christian

[1] http://www.abbyy.com/sdk/