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Lin, in your opinion, how does this compare to Zoom? I know Zoom is a bit more expensive, but I am a fan.

Here is the thing, I used to be a sort of Photoshop guru. I really understood it, used it a lot to make all kinds of graphical whoopie. It came naturally and I mastered a good bit of what it could do other than movie and 3D editing. But, the thrill is over. Lightroom does 99.9% of what I need. Experience helps getting it as right as possible from the get-go in-camera. I go to Photoshop maybe once a month for some project? Little by little I am losing my edge, keyboard shortcuts forgotten, techniques that don't burst to mind--and I don't really care. I wonder for how many other people that is true?

You are offering something really valuable. Thanks!

For all of us Hasselblad enthusiasts, the new H6D-100C has a 5:4 sensor. (Don't I wish I had one!)

You can send links to me from wherever you upload them. I LOVE your presentations! Please keep them coming.

Merry Christmas to you all!

Really cool stuff, Dave. Thanks. Sorry I have not been more active with this version 9 development. This is hitting me at a very consuming time. But I am tinkering and watching with pleasure.

Lin makes a solid case for 5:4. Leave it be.

Same. I never have.

Very nice. Thanks.

I have no idea how the numbers run, but I wonder how many of the XP copies are... 1) In some parts of Asia, XP is required to run certain official software which isn't updated to run on newer OS's. I would suppose none of those run PTE since most are required to be dedicated machines. This is a very large number of computers because every business is required to have one for printing certain kinds of receipts. 2) Many computers run XP because authorities say they must for complex reasons. This includes countless hotels, internet bars and official offices. That is probably a very large number of computers. Probably none of these use PTE (or not purchased versions of PTE). Often their copy of XP isn't legitimate either. I still run XP on one machine, but I don't have PTE on that machine.

Absolutely. Thanks, Jeff.

What about Dropbox or something? I LOVE your slideshows!

I think you are making a mistake. But that is my opinion. PTE is the best, and it is only getting better. I recommend ONLY PTE to anyone who might be interested. And I will do the wise thing, and continue to do so.

No, Sir. Not everything is about security. I also run Windows XP (not in the internet) and Linux for some special needs. I think you may be mistaken about how "Computer security is probably more about the common sense of the user." That may have been true once. Times have changed. Most users haven't a clue what can be done to breach security these days and how common it actually is. Win 10 has made worthy strides in preventing security breaches--far overreaching Win 7. Each to his own, but good information is better than bad. We would do well to inform people with the good.

I am amazed that some people don't get that Windows 10 is more secure than Win 7. How is Win 7 more vulnerable? Good grief. And this isn't about how good your malware, virus protection software is, you are likely running the best, "Security Essentials" anyway. It's built in to Win 10. For starters you can look at this brief explanation about why Win 7 is more vulnerable and Win 10 is more secure. http://www.infoworld.com/article/2984602/security/why-windows-10-is-the-most-secure-windows-ever.html

The time even comes to upgrade a computer

Just trying to remember, was there ever or DOS version of PTE? Did it run on NT 4? Earlier?

I have been using Win 10 quite a while and am only happy with the choice. Initially there was an issue or so, but those have faded or been fixed. No problems with PTE. I decided not to upgrade my Dad who is 82, because He doesn't do those kinds of changes well. Then recently, I changed my mind and did anyway. He adapted without a hitch and likes it much better.

Yes, thanks, Barry.

So good to have you back on the trail and running hard.

I think they are not quite ready, but will be available in a few more days.

Dom, you have a great idea, amazing talent and I am sure everyone here looks forward to your fine work. You have always been extraordinarily generous and creating commercial packs for a reasonable price will be a service to many of us as well as a learning tool. Commercially produced styles will no doubt result in high quality products and effectively broaden the appeal of PTE. I have often thought of doing the same, and may, but not now as life is too full of other things. One thought would be regarding copyrighting commercial styles--which I hope would not happen.

We do some marriage counseling. Some time back a couple came to us with divorce papers in hand--they had picked up the papers that very day, Before they left our meeting, they ripped up the papers. Another divorced couple a while back came and eventually reconciled and remarried. Keep hope. The images are touching. A lovely couple.