Flash sets its sights on app development
[1/4] from: logoreb:ya:hoo at: 8-Feb-2002 9:38
FYI
Macromedia Has Big Plans for Flash
<http://www.devx.com/free/hotlinks/2002/ednote020502/ednote020502.asp>
Macromedia plans to make Flash a platform for
building applications rather than just animations—and
to make the Flash player—rather than the browser
itself—the primary target for robust Web application
development.
... Allaire says that the next-generation Flash player
will be able to run fully connected, intermittently
connected, or as a standalone application platform,
increasing its utility and flexibility.
... Macromedia will continue to deliver Flash players
for an increasing set of hardware and software
platforms and will also make it easier to consume
content from Web services, to interact with Java and
.NET components, and work seamlessly with Macromedia's
ColdFusion server technology.
Regards,
Ed
[2/4] from: scot:ski2die at: 8-Feb-2002 10:23
Very cool. Wonder when it will be available?
I'd much prefer to use Rebol, though without a browser plugin the audience
is rather limited which makes it hard to justify using for certain
applications.
When I mentioned that a browser plugin would give Rebol a great boost,
here's the unfortunate official answer I received:
We agree with you but can not justify the investment for any more free
software at this time.
How do you guys get the general public to purchase/run your commercial Rebol
applications? Do you provide an installation CD or disk with Rebol View on
it, or a link with instructions on how to install it from Rebol.com?
Scot
[3/4] from: ryanc:iesco-dms at: 8-Feb-2002 14:54
This is probably good news for RT, as it should help stir up the market.
--Ryan
Ed O'Connor wrote:
> FYI
> Macromedia Has Big Plans for Flash
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[4/4] from: ryanc::iesco-dms::com at: 8-Feb-2002 17:22
Scot wrote:
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> How do you guys get the general public to purchase/run your commercial Rebol
> applications? Do you provide an installation CD or disk with Rebol View on
> it, or a link with instructions on how to install it from Rebol.com?
>
> Scot
>
Yep, both. The Rebol/View EULA states:
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You may redistribute the SOFTWARE provided that you include this entire License
AGREEMENT, and all copyright and trademark notices; and agrees to indemnify,
hold harmless, and defend REBOL from and against any claims or lawsuits,
including attorneys' fees, that arise from use, reproduction, or distribution of
the SOFTWARE.
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For source protection, and to create standalone apps, you become a
rebol/alliance member. This involves earnings reports and a $499 licensing
advance, so its pretty much limited to the very serious. I hope to join soon.
--Ryan
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