I've been reading the main wiki and others (hackaday, wired, pcmag) for a few months - yes I AM dense...
Recently the only reference to S1IS I am finding is that it is NOT supported yet somewhere along the line I came across and downloaded "pss1is_firm_win-e.exe" (which I may or may not have re-named, I honestly don't remember.) Contents of zip file: folder: PowerShotS1IS_f; files: CDPTPCLS.dll, EWatch.exe, FirmInfo.txt, IWrap.dll, PS_S1.FIR, UploadFirmware.exe, and readme.txt.
I admit I have not tried loading it on my flash and popping it in my camera, I'm a bit scared of damaging it.
My question is; Where did I get this from in the first place, where did it go to, is it a legitimate script... or "firmware" and what IS firmware vs CHDK? I read the "for dummies", maybe someone can point me at "imbiciles"...
Curious and I'd like to play but I don't get it! Where should I look for the MOST basic tutorial - like what is and how do you use ISO, f-stop... that stuff. Geeze - I can't believe I can't wrap my head around this when I've got a brother who has made a living in photography since the '60s!