Hello,
I just want to thank all the supporters of OptimFROG which encouraged me to make OptimFROG better and better, over the time. All this started four years ago, when the first public OptimFROG version, 4.0b (OptimFROG40.ZIP) was released on 16.12.2001, providing at that time on average 1.5-2% better compression that any other lossless audio compressor.
That version introduced a new audio compression technology, the generalized stereo decorrelation concept (together with the optimal predictor). A few months after that, after some discussions, a simpler variant (yet powerful enough) of the new concept was implemented in Monkey's Audio (and later on adopted in LA). Therefore, I can proudly say that Monkey's Audio and LA owe some of their success to OptimFROG.
Regarding near future prospects, the next OptimFROG version which will come in at most 2 months (worst case) and will have:
- significantly improved compression [done, integrating into mainstream OFR]
- creation of self extracting archives, 30kB only SFX code for Windows [90%]
- ID3v2 tags support [90%]
- utility for gapless joining of multiple OptimFROG files [50%]
Also, I want to say that OptimFROG was successfully ported (with small modifications) on PocketPC (HP iPaq Pocket PC H4150), where it worked without any problem.
As I said before, the development of OptimFROG will greatly accelerate, and multiple things are on their way:
- multichannel support
- cue sheet support
- Darwin/MacOS and PocketPC port
- Adobe Audition plug-in
- integrated GUI interface and automated installer with plug-ins
- recovery of data from severely broken files
- something completely different and new ;-)
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have an idea or feature proposal about you think it will enhance OptimFROG.
What is needed and appreciated (what you can contribute):
- it would be great to have extended support (more
plug-ins for other players, sound editing tools)
As always, you can reach OptimFROG lossless audio compressor and its SDK at
http://www.LosslessAudio.org/
Thank you again,
Florin Ghido
Full Version: OptimFROG Anniversary and Future Prospects
Thanks for all you do, Florin! I like OptimFROG very much.
When the items on your list come to fruition (esp. the multichannel and Audition plugin), OFR will truly be the total package.
When the items on your list come to fruition (esp. the multichannel and Audition plugin), OFR will truly be the total package.
Cheers! 
Keep up the good work! It's very much appreciated.
I'm exploring more efficient (in terms of compression) lossless CODEC's right now and your brilliant work looks very interesting to say the least.
Congrats and thanks a lot, keep it up.
Congrats and thanks a lot, keep it up.
QUOTE (ghido @ Dec 17 2005, 02:00 AM)
[...]the next OptimFROG version which will come in at most 2 months (worst case)[...]Florin Ghido
Could you please find the time to update your loyal HA.rog fans 
? Thank you.EDIT: Grammar.
QUOTE (ghido @ Dec 17 2005, 01:00 AM)
[...], the next OptimFROG version which will come in at most 2 months (worst case)
Time's over today. 
*scnr*Please just update HA.
QUOTE (ghido @ Dec 17 2005, 01:00 AM)
- ID3v2 tags support [90%]
Is this a good idea? People already use APE tags, I don't see the point of messing with ID3v2 now.
Edit: Meh, this thread is old, I didn't notice.
QUOTE (ghido @ Dec 17 2005, 01:00 AM)
the next OptimFROG version which will come in at most 2 months (worst case) and will have:
The 2 month period ended yesterday, but I cant find the new version! 
I would like to see decoding of .ofc files with foobar & winamp plugin at least as an option. What if I want to give someone a flac version of an album ? - I have to decode .ofs files loosing all tags then re-encode and retag.
Also handling of .ofc files like wavpack in EAC would be great.
Also handling of .ofc files like wavpack in EAC would be great.
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Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2006 05:43:14 -0800 (PST)
From: Florin Ghido <floringhido@-----.--->
Subject: Re: OptimFROG Anniversary and Future Prospects, 4 years since the first public version! @ HA.org
To: DARcode <------@-----.--->
Dear DARcode,
thank you for your e-mail. The new version is almost ready since around two weeks, but I was
loosing some time to prepare a release also for Linux/amd64 (x86_64) and Darwin/PowerPC, and also
finish other some small stuff (like SFX, and also working at a highly improved alpha version,
which kept me occupied).
I will make the new release available shortly, at most on 3rd of March (Friday).
Tank you very much for your interest,
Florin Ghido
From: Florin Ghido <floringhido@-----.--->
Subject: Re: OptimFROG Anniversary and Future Prospects, 4 years since the first public version! @ HA.org
To: DARcode <------@-----.--->
Dear DARcode,
thank you for your e-mail. The new version is almost ready since around two weeks, but I was
loosing some time to prepare a release also for Linux/amd64 (x86_64) and Darwin/PowerPC, and also
finish other some small stuff (like SFX, and also working at a highly improved alpha version,
which kept me occupied).
I will make the new release available shortly, at most on 3rd of March (Friday).
Tank you very much for your interest,
Florin Ghido
/me holds his breath
Sounds good, I can't wait.
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