I just hacked George Lucas’s computer and found what looks like the latest script for his follow up to the Star Wars saga.

A new organization of digital photographers is hoping to convince camera makers to unlock their proprietary file formats.

In all the excitement generated last week, we completely forgot to do a Friday Summary for April 22, 2005. So, our apologies, and here’s a 10 day look back at the news and information of interest to PhotoshopNews readers.

Almost a year to the day after filing patent infringement lawsuits against 31 companies, including Adobe Systems Inc., Apple Computer Inc., Dell Inc. and IBM, Austin, Texas-based Forgent Networks Inc. last week said that its wholly owned subsidiary Compression Labs Inc. has filed suit against Microsoft Corp. for alleged infringement on the patent for JPEG file compression.

After revving the engine for quite a while, Microsoft is hoping to take 64-bit computing into the fast lane.

With the recent Nikon White Balance Encryption debate and the launch of the OpenRAW intiative, there has been a lot of discussion regarding the Adobe DNG Specification. For those interested, PSN has assembled some resources to help readers find out more about DNG.

Will hardware vendors have 64-bit device drivers in place to support Microsoft’s 64-bit Windows release? The answer is a definite maybe.

June 30 marks the end of mainstream support for both the client and server Windows 2000 releases. A Windows 2000 rollup pack is still due by midyear.

Bruce Chizen was promoted to chief executive officer of Adobe Systems Inc. in 2000 and pulled off the trick of turning around the company without alienating its founders, Chuck Geschke and John Warnock, who remain on the board as co-chairmen.

Digital Image Preservation Through Open Documentation

Based upon confirmation on various web sites, it appears that Photoshop CS2 is now shipping. Reports are coming in that early buyers are receiving their packages today, Friday April 22, 2005.

Typically, the early reports of shipments and people receiving their copies, is followed by a ramp up period by Adobe Fulfillment to reach full shipment and wide distribution. That period could take between a week to ten days before Photoshop CS 2 is widely available in retail and web store channels.

For Photoshop users who HAVE received their copies of Photoshop CS2, drop us a line or post your comments about Photoshop CS2.

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A Massachusetts programmer says he has broken a proprietary encryption code that has effectively forced some Nikon digital camera owners to use the company’s own software.

Metamerism - or Things That Go Weird in the Light

In addition to the other exciting new features of Photoshop CS2, the scripting engine has received some substantial enhancements. Here’s a look at what’s new to the JavaScript engine in Photoshop CS2.

The only surprise about the Apr.18 announcement that Silicon Valley software maker Adobe Systems (NASDAQ: ADBE) (ADBE) plans to buy Macromedia (MACR) for $3.4 billion in stock was how long it took to happen.

“Bibble Labs has successfully located and decoded this data allowing us to provide Full support for the D2X including correct application of camera white balance.”

Metamerism - or Things That Go Weird in the Light

Source: CNET
Written By Ina Fried
Published: April 19, 2005

Do you have any idea where you saved your last file?

Both Microsoft and Apple Computer are betting the answer is no. And as a result their newest operating systems bear uncannily like-minded search tools.

The dominant position that Microsoft software occupies on the desktop has long been a major source of competitive advantage to Microsoft.