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DENMARK AND FRANCE 🇩🇰🇫🇷  are actively reducing reliance on Microsoft products in government operations to strengthen digital sovereignty, address security concerns, and comply with GDPR. France is transitioning 2.5 million civil servants away from tools like Microsoft Teams, while Danish municipalities are replacing Windows and Office with open-source alternatives Linux and LibreOffice, aimed at eliminating reliance on US cloud tech.  I wonder if/when other EU nations will follow. And if so, what impact this might have on Adobe?  

Musk is rebranding AI into "SpaceXAI, the AI products from SpaceX.” He’s doing this ahead of a new IPO offering that is expected to be the biggest ever, raising as much as $75 billion on opening day and valuing his company at up to $2 trillion. Meanwhile, I’m still waiting for my check from DOGE 😒. I guess that ship got stuck in the Strait of Hormuz.  

Region: Southern CaliforniaBrand: Mobil Gallons: 13.27  Damage: $83 😥 

40 years of my life include creating art with a remarkable vector drawing program called FreeHand. At the dawn of our brave new digital world, it offered a nimble, intuitive tool for creating artwork in a way that unlocked possibilities I'd never dreamed possible.Digital artists who are unfamiliar with FreeHand can learn more about it on this Wikipedia page.I purchased every version of FreeHand — from version 1.0 in 1988 to the final release, version 11.0.2 in 2003. By that time, Adobe had swooped in to buy and kill FreeHand in what I now see as a cynical effort to force artists to buy Adobe's sad copycat, Adobe Illustrator.Whatever. I'm posting this tale on The Lounge because I couldn't find anywhere else to ask for help.I managed to keep an ancient Mac running for years, but it eventually died. I bought a newer Mac Mini capable of running the required Mac OS X 10.6.8 and tried my original Macromedia Freehand MX 11.0.2 install CD ROM. No joy.FreeHand tries to open, but fails. It doesn

When my DR told me I have trigger thumb (which she demonstrated by gently pressing on the 'irritation lump' at the base of my thumb) we discussed options.A cortisone shot MAY help (doesn't help everyone) and would last AT MOST 3 months... and might or might not make the lump go totally away... meaning another shot.So I'm doing the 'non-intrusive' option of wearing a thumb brace... on in the morning and off on my way to bed (only removing during the day to wash my hands) for some unknown amount of time of at least a month, and maybe longer (with, of course, no guarantee the brace will fix the problem).Typing is a bit awkward since the brace keeps hitting the space bar, but I'm hoping that keeping my thumb straight will, eventually, make the irritation lump and pain go away.This getting old and wearing out is not fun  

Dear Adobe,   Women are not decorative objects.   I've been using Adobe products for decades. In all of that time I can't recall seeing a splash screen showing a man. Wonder why that is? There are plenty of young - and not-so-young - good-looking men, and plenty of female (and male) artists who can create amazing images of them. And yet, the "pretty pictures" as I fire up my Adobe software are almost always fantasy females obviously created for the male gaze.   As a woman, it angers and sickens me.   Please stop it, already!

I have to wonder how many gullible/stupid people there are in the US/World.Every day, usually more than once a day, I get an email thanking me for my order for 'something' and asking me to click on the attachment to download my invoice.I of course have not ordered anything (the only online orders I do are Amazon) so I use Mailwasher from Firetrust to delete the messages at my server... so nothing with a virus is ever downloaded to my computer (Lower cost version is annual subscription, Lifetime was $112.46 when I bought 2-7-23).BUT - there must be enough people clicking and having their information stolen to keep the scammers in business 

 Congratulations, Hungary! 

 Santa Fe jury reaches $375 million verdict against social media giant Meta The jury found Meta which owns Facebook, Instagram & What’s App engaged in both “unfair and deceptive trade practices” and “unconscionable trade practices.”  As soon as the ink dries, I’m sure Meta will file an appeal.There’s also a torrent of other lawsuits in Meta’s future. This story is just getting started.https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/santa-fe-jury-reaches-375-million-verdict-against-social-media-giant-meta/article_05c399ed-8f2a-4a7b-891e-bf4bf7faab87.html 

Hi everyone,I am entering in a student photography competition and | just want some feedback on my photos before I submit them. Thank you in advance.

Since the pandemic hit, we've stayed away from movie theaters for the most part but we've been streaming plenty. Some were really outstanding; others were just meh!   I thought it might be fun to share our experiences here.    Last night we watched a 2021 black comedy/action/thriller called "Nobody" which was recommended by a friend.  If you don't mind gang violence and high action car chases coupled with good music & offbeat comedy, it's an entertaining ride.  B+ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7888964/mediaindex/   We recently saw "Don't Look Up" which has a stellar cast and great performances but it fell apart in some places.  Still I can't help but feel there's a really good film in there somewhere.  And a hysterical scene after the credits, so don't turn it off prematurely.  B- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11286314/mediaindex/   So what have you seen lately?  

The link at the bottom made a very interesting read.The Original Pinot NoirPinot noir grapes used today are genetically identical to those consumed about 600 years ago, according to findings released yesterday. The study sequenced the genomes of 54 grape seeds dating back roughly 4,000 years. .Researchers found a seed indistinguishable from modern pinot noir grape seeds in the toilet of a 15th-century hospital in northern France, around the time Joan of Arc was active during the Hundred Years' War. Researchers could not determine whether the grapes were eaten fresh or used to make wine. However, the study did find evidence of winegrowers using techniques like grafting to clone desirable grape varieties as early as the Iron Age, when the Greeks introduced wine to France..Pinot noir grapes have earned the nickname "heartbreak grape" because their strong preference for cooler climates and thin skin make them difficult to cultivate. Some winemakers in Burgundy, the home of pinot noir, repo

Lawsuit Alleges Grammarly Uses Names of Journalists, Authors, and Academics For Its ‘Expert Review’ AI Tool Without Their Consent A class action suit filed in California says that Grammarly’s AI review tool fraudulently makes writing suggestions from ‘writing experts’ who never agreed to partner with the company in order to increase its own credibility.https://www.classaction.org/news/grammarly-lawsuit-alleges-software-uses-names-of-journalists-authors-for-expert-review-ai-tool-without-consent 

Hello everyone, I'm having trouble with Executor Delta for Roblox.Problem: When I try to open or attach it to Roblox, it crashes, shows a fatal error, or doesn't inject. What I've tried:Reinstalled Executor Delta.Disabled Windows Defender My system:Windows 10 (64-bit)Latest version of RobloxStable internet Questions:Is there a new update or patch that I missed?Does it require a specific .NET framework or runtime?I'm looking forward to your response. Thanks!

Continuing the tradition started by gener7, and continued by Peru Bob, we invite you to, “Something we can relate to part 3.” This is the Adobe Community place to post, “relevant cartoons, photo edits, memes and other assorted witticisms.” Here's a classic to start us off in 2024:  

I have great landlords. In exchange for providing me with thousands of dollars worth of cat food and litter over the past eight years for the two cats I “volunteered” to take from them in a moment of weakness, they asked if I might be able to restore this photograph. They own and have restored a number of properties built during the 18 hundreds in my neighborhood (affectionately referred to as The Village) and they wanted to hang this image in one of them. Adobe Photoshop and a variety of AI tools to the rescue.  

Hello,I create cinema projects including music and animation.Film music is a primary focus.Regular scriptwriting software doesn’t cut it for me because I want to be able to hear how the film music fits with a scene and see the animation.That’s why storyboarding software is preferable for me.My question is do you have an Adobe storyboarding software app to recommend that would include the ability to add music and animation to the storyboard?  Photoshop  Artboard and Indesign have been recommended as possibilities.Please let me know if you have any recommendations.  Thanks!

I got around to checking my email when I noticed I got an Adobe related email notification. Please note I'm dealing with alot of personal stuff right now and can't be online too often.So anyways it basically says that I'm going to loose complimentary access if I don't act with in 7 days? I'm a bit confused. I thought I just renewed that code I got just before Christmas? Should I worry? Here's a bit of that content of that email. Since you have multiple Adobe business entitlements associated with this email address, we recently introduced Business Profiles and Personal Profiles to your sign-in experience to help you better manage your content. The content stored in your Adobe cloud storage was placed in a Personal Profile and you were granted 60 –days of complimentary access to Adobe Creative Cloud all apps in order to ensure that there would be no disruption to your work.We wanted to let you know that complimentary access to Creative Cloud All Apps in your Personal Profile will expire

I could not find who to contact for doing a event sponsor request so I am posting it here 🙂 If anyone knows the email I should send this to that would be wonderful! Hi Adobe Creative Partnerships Team,I’m reaching out on behalf of Recapture Livestream — one of TikTok’s top creator networks and the host of two annual flagship events: The Summer Games (Orlando, FL) and The Winter Games (New York, NY).We’re preparing for our 2nd Annual Summer Games 2025, taking place August 8–11, and featuring:300+ curated creators onsite500K+ streaming online via TikTok LiveOnsite activations and real-time creator challengesA creator-first experience built for content and cultural relevanceWe’d love to explore a co-branded Adobe activation — whether that’s a livestream editing station, creator storytelling lounge, or branded challenge around digital creativity.I would love to talk about a potential collaboration! Warm regards,BeneSponsorship Lead – Recapture Livestream

The boss is back with a new song, Streets of Minneapolis (official audio).“We’ll remember the names of those who died on the streets of Minneapolis.” 

Hi everyone,I’ve been exploring how design principles from creative tools like Adobe products can inspire better public service systems. One example is NBI Appointment Online Philippines 2025, which shows how user-friendly design and efficient workflows make a huge difference in accessibility.Just like when we design with simplicity and clarity in mind using Photoshop or XD, these online systems also rely on good UX choices to help users complete tasks smoothly.Do you think creative design thinking can improve how government websites and online appointment systems work?

I’m trying to submit the Adobe Community Experts form, but it seems that one of the required fields has been deleted from the form, and I cannot submit it. Could you please advise on how I can complete the submission?

I've seen some posts from students or others who wish they could get the full Creative Cloud. There are often opportunities to win a subscription. I thought I'd start a thread with links to some of these giveaways when I see them.Here's one that's open now through December 21, 2017 at 11:59 PST:  Holiday Giveaway! FREE Creative Cloud with All-New CC 2018 Tools | ProDesignTools

Por que não criam um assistente AI de proteção e segurança da conta pra evitar clonagem via vazamento não consentido de senhas ?

I need help and guidance to know where to download the omni diffusion effect