Listen to the interviews at:

Intuit http://www.lets-talk-computers. Past interview segments are
also available on the website.

Allume 's New JPEG Compression a Hit at CES and Macworld

Where existing archive technologies such as
zip are unable to reduce the size of compressed JPEG pictures, this new
technology is able to replace the existing JPEG compression method with a more
efficient alternative.com/imagecompression/

Availability and Pricing
The StuffIt Image Format is available as an OEM site license for companies
wanting to include this capability in their own products. Internet:
http://www.allume . Based in Rennes,
France, Nextamp is leading provider of video watermarking products tailored
to the needs of content owners and distributors.

Nextamp reinforces the implementation of Thomson 's content security
strategy.

Thomson's content security technology portfolio, enriched recently with
MediaSec's key watermarking patents, is now complemented by Nextamp's video
watermarking solutions for applications such as post-production masters,
dailies, pre-release material, broadcast , VOD and digital cinema. For more information: www.

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Quick Books Prod Manager for Intuit, Gary Sulentic discusses how Quick
Books 2005 meets the needs of small businesses, no matter the size or
industry.net/guests/zensys/zwave1

ABOUT LET'S TALK COMPUTERS

Let's Talk Computers, http://www.

Let's Talk Computers is a trademark of the Let's Talk Computers Tennessee
partnership .

New Technology Displayed at Recent Tradeshows Reduces JPEG File Size -
Up to 30% - Without Reducing Image Quality

WATSONVILLE, Calif. This patent-pending
technology allows users to reduce the size of JPEG pictures by 30% -- without
altering the quality of the image ., an IMSI company, develops and
publishes award-winning software solutions for Windows and Macintosh .com . The company undertakes no
obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these
forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or
circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events.

NOTE: StuffIt, DropStuff , Expander, and the Allume logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Allume Systems, Inc.

PRESS RELEASE Thomson Expands Its Anti-Piracy Offering With Nextamp S.A. Integration

"We believe this expansion positions
Thomson as the leading company in the video watermarking market and will
accelerate our strategy of bringing comprehensive security solutions to the
M&E industry worldwide.thomson.

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Guests from Intuit and Zensys will appear on
radio talk show "Let's Talk Computers. is a leading provider
of business and financial management solutions for
small- and mid-sized businesses, consumers and accounting professionals.

To assist in evaluating both hardware and software under genuine working
conditions, Let's Talk Computers utilizes the expertise and facilities of
Total Solutions Inc., an IMSI company (OTC Bulletin Board: IMSI), unveiled its revolutionary
new compression technology to the press and to industry insiders at the recent
CES (Consumer Electronics Show) and Macworld trade events.
A copy of the white paper can be obtained from Allume's website:
http://www .

About IMSI, Allume's parent company
Founded in 1982, IMSI's flagship product TurboCAD (R) and DesignCAD(TM)make
it a leader in the precision design market.com
http://www. All other product names are
registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.."

About Thomson -- Partner to the Media & Entertainment Industries

Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453) (NYSE: TMS) provides services, systems and
technology to help its Media & Entertainment clients -- content creators,
content distributors and users of its technology -- realize their business
goals and optimize their performance in a rapidly changing technology
environment.

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http://www.
"We have the only archive technology available that reduces the actual
JPEG file size without reducing image quality," said Matthew Covington, senior
product manager at Allume Systems."
In addition to announcing that these features will first appear in the new
version of StuffIt Deluxe, Allume also published a white paper that outlines
the future development of its image compression technology .sif) to
aid the adoption of this new compression technology in embedded applications
such as cameras and portable media players.
Allume Systems is located at 245 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076,
USA; telephone: 831-761-6200; fax: 831-761-6206.cadsymbols.com .

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Nextamp provides its watermarking solutions to leading post-production
houses and broadcast operators on a global basis.

Nextamp will be consolidated in Thomson's Software & Technology Solutions
Business Unit, within the Group's Technology division.

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" Intuit Inc.

Raoul Wijgergangs, VP of US Business Development, discusses Z-wave, the
reliable and low-cost control and monitoring technology which provides the
average consumer with the convenience, safety and energy conservation for
the home market which previously had only been available to the very high
end consumer.lets-talk-computers . New shows are uploaded in
RealAudio and NetShow formats by Friday, 12:00 PM Central -- radio
broadcasts begin airing the following day. Any use of this trademark without written authorization is
strictly forbidden and a violation of state and federal law., Allume Systems,
Inc. Contact
dev.com or 831-761-6200 for more information.homeplanfinder.imsisoft. Key elements of this strategy include the exploitation of
technologies such as watermarking, copy protection and counterfeit
detection, as well as the development of services such as piracy risks
assessments and tracking of on-line pirated content. Thomson intends to
further the deployment of these solutions and to embed watermarking
features into certain Thomson products.

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Zensys is a leading wireless technology company in the rapidly emerging
market for intelligent home control.lets-talk-computers.net/guests/intuit/quickbooks_2005

Zensys http://www.total-solutions.stuffit.sales@allume.
Formerly known as Aladdin Systems, Allume Systems enables people and
businesses to communicate and manage its ideas and information. Allume's
software offers a range of solutions, empowering users in the areas of
information access, removal, recovery , security, and Internet distribution. IMSI on the Net:
http://www. Actual results could differ materially from
those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various
factors including the ability of the company to successfully commercialize its
new technologies as well as risk factors set forth under "Factors Affecting
Future Operating Results" in the company's annual report on Form 10-KSB for
the year ended June 30, 2004, and such other risks detailed from time to time
in the company's reports filed with the SEC.
Thomson (Euronext 18453) (NYSE: TMS) announces today
it has expanded its portfolio of activities in the field of content
security solutions with the integration of Nextamp S. The Group is the preferred partner to the Media &
Entertainment Industries through its Technicolor, Grass Valley, RCA and
Thomson brands.

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PRESS RELEASE Gary Sulentic From Intuit and Raoul Wijgergangs From Zensys to be Featured on Let's Talk Computers(R)

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Allume Systems, Inc: Everyday Solutions(TM)
Founded in 1988, Allume Systems, Inc. Allume's
leading brands are StuffIt(R), Internet Cleanup(TM) and Spring Cleaning(R). The company's online properties
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Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, and within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

"We are delighted to welcome Nextamp into Thomson as they have achieved
development of a versatile range of powerful watermarking solutions,
including support for
high-definition formats and the H264 compression standard," said
Jean-Charles Hourcade, Senior Executive Vice President, Technology and
Group Chief Technology Officer.net.