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A copyright infringement verdict that awarded TVT Records $300,000 in damages from MP3.com should have been closer to $3 million, a new report has revealed. Jurors apparently got the math wrong when they were calculating damages.

An Interactive Week column discusses the crucial role that Adobe plays in ensuring the success of Mac OS X. Given the Mac’s strong standing in the graphics and publishing markets, native versions of Adobe’s applications are required in order to convert many professionals to the new operating system.

On the heels of 4 megapixel digital camera announcements from Toshiba and Sony, Olympus today released details of its forthcoming high-end camera. The Camedia C-4040 Zoom delivers a 4 megapixel CCD with a 3x optical zoom, 7.5x digital zoom, and QuickTime movie capture capabilities. The C-4040 will ship in August for US$1099.

Chancery Software today released Mac School for Mac OS X, a Carbonized version of its student information system. Mac School is a modular solution for managing students, from demographics to report cards. Pricing varies depending on the size of the school.

Aspyr Media today began shipping Tomb Raider: Chronicles, the fourth title in the Tomb Raider series. The game is one of the first to ship Carbonized for Mac OS X, and sells for US$39.95.