Archive for March, 2007

First look at FF Meta Serif

First look at FF Meta Serif. If you’re a typography geek you’ll know that this font going to be everywhere.

Posted at 12am on 03/03/07 | 3 comments | Filed Under: linked list, typography

BBC: Microsoft warned of more EU fines

The BBC is reporting that Microsoft is being warned of more EU fines as it is failing to comply with the EU’s anti-trust rulings. Microsoft’s been deliberately slow & uncooperative in producing the documentation to allow interoperability with its products and deserves more pressure. They’ve been getting away with abusing their monopoly for far too long. Update: the EU have a FAQ on the issue.

Posted at 4pm on 01/03/07 | no comments | Filed Under: linked list

Adobe store’s downloads cost more than the boxed product

What the hell? I just checked Adobe’s online store with a view to buying Lightroom. They offer two different options: download or shipped box. Guess which one’s cheaper? Nope, the download is almost a fiver more! Same with Photoshop: £569.88 for the boxed version, £586.85 for the download. Apparently, not providing a CD or printed manual at all — these cost extra for the download option — is more expensive than manufacturing & shipping them to you. Or is it that Adobe feels that they can scalp their customers for the “I want it now” factor? That’s pretty reprehensible.