How long inkjet-printed photos last depends on who you ask, experts say.
Source: PC World
Written By Tom Spring

How long can you expect your inkjet-printed photos to last? More and more photo inkjet papers are being touted as “fade resistant” and “archival safe,” but experts say these marketing pitches don’t always provide good information on how long it will take for skin tones to turn green and paper to yellow on precious family photos.

Press Release: SAN JOSE, Calif.—July 11, 2005— Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq: ADBE) and Macromedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: MACR) today announced that they have received a Request for Additional Information and Documentary Materials (a “second request”) from the Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with Adobe’s pending acquisition of Macromedia.

The American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) is deeply concerned at the developing crisis that is threatening continued access to the world’s photographic heritage.

Source: BetaNews
Written By Ed Oswald

Developers with access to Apple’s Intel Mac development systems say they are impressed with the speed that Mac OS X and several associated applications are running at, enthusiast site AppleInsider reported on Wednesday.

Press Release: RALEIGH, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–July 12, 2005–Alien Skin Software today announced the release of Eye Candy® 5: Impact (Impact), a set of 10 plug-in filters for Adobe® Photoshop® and other compatible host programs.

Impact creates chrome, bevels, glass buttons, perspective shadows, and more. The third of three upgrades to Eye Candy 4000, Impact features three new filters–Backlight, Brushed Metal and Extrude–and seven reincarnated Eye Candy classics. Graphic designers, digital photographers, and Web content creators will appreciate Impact’s versatile and beautifully rendered effects.

Adobe has posted an Adobe Bridge update to bring Bridge to version 1.02. Note: Adobe Bridge 1.0.2 is only available as a download from adobe.com. It will not be available from the Adobe Updater from within your Adobe applications.

The PixelGenius meeting has concluded (more about that later) and PhotoshopNews is live again. We’ll be working to catch up on past stories and look forward to posting news stuff shortly.