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Flash 8 may compete with Apple/Microsoft
updated 11:40 am EDT, Fri July 29, 2005
Flash 8 may compete
Early next month ) along with various other advantages could pose a threat to Microsoft Windows Media technology, Real Format of RealNetworks and Apple Computer's Quicktime.
Tim Bajarin, an analyst with Creative Strategies stated "This new version of Flash is quite an improvement, [...] if positioned more as a media engine, then it could cause Real, Apple and Microsoft some concern since it will evolve into a competitive platform for streaming video." Flash 8 also reportedly supports alpha transparency allowing users to combine Flash video with text, vector graphics and other elements. Macromedia shareholders will vote on a proposed acquisition by Adobe Systems on August 24.
So....
07/29, 01:41pm reply
We can expect even more annoying web ads in the future?
Dr.Funkenstein
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Joined: Jan 2005
app dev
07/29, 06:27pm reply
"Application development"? Does that mean Flash 8 will be replacing Director? That might be nice -- the power of Director mixed with the less-sucky interface of Flash.
birdman
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Joined: Jan 2000
go figure
07/30, 12:35pm reply
I like Director's interface better... but then again, i started there and THEN started using Flash. ;)
btw, when they say "application development," i think they mean the creation of stand-alone programs like games or media manipulation/creation software, not "just" web-based files.
SlowX
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vote?!
07/31, 05:12am reply
bwaHAHAHAHA!!! we can still stop this mad merger? i should buy stock.
flur
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oh no!
07/31, 11:38am reply
Flash will be the death of interface standards and it will forever be used to confuse users and slow down the flow of information.... loading..... loading..... loading..... loading...... ok, maybe it's not that bad but it still stinks to high h***.
ultrasource
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