O'Reilly Radar > NextGen Macromedia Flash Tool "Zorn" to Run on Eclipse

21-June-2005

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Very interesting news for educational content and software development. Macromedia has announced plans to join the Eclipse Foundation, a not-for-profit industry organization committed to developing and promoting the open-source Eclipse universal development platform. Macromedia plans to deliver a next-generation rich Internet application (RIA) development tool based on Eclipse.

This will have great impact on educational content and software development. Open Source is definitely mainstreaming :o).

Macromedia's choice of Eclipse speaks volumes about the impact of open source on commercial software development -- and about Macromedia's commitment to making Flash into an essential platform for next-generation internet applications.
O'Reilly Radar > NextGen Macromedia Flash Tool "Zorn" to Run on Eclipse

MACROMEDIA JOINS ECLIPSE FOUNDATION

New tool for developing rich Internet applications on the Macromedia Flash Platform to be based on industry-leading Eclipse IDE

San Francisco, CA - June 6, 2005 - Macromedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: MACR) today announced plans to join the Eclipse Foundation, a not-for-profit industry organization committed to developing and promoting the open-source Eclipse universal development platform. Macromedia plans to deliver a next-generation rich Internet application (RIA) development tool based on Eclipse. RIAs combine the rich user interface of desktop software with the web's reach and ease of use. Code-named Zorn, the new product will enable development teams to easily build and deploy applications that deliver more effective, memorable, and usable experiences by leveraging the powerful capabilities of the Macromedia Flash Platform (announced today, see separate release). The Flash Platform provides the solutions that make great digital experiences possible.

Macromedia - Press Room : Macromedia Joins Eclipse Foundation

Mike Malloch; 21-June-2005 17:04:55; forum (0) help

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