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Adobe answers cries for 64-bit Flash

Adobe Systems plans to release an alpha version of its Flash Player technology on Monday for those using 64-bit Linux software. Read more »

Adobe bringing full-fledged Flash to phones

Inspired by a new generation of smartphones, Adobe Systems has begun a new, higher-power effort to spread its Flash technology to mobile devices. Read more »

Adobe confirms Flash for iPhone

Adobe has reportedly confirmed that its Flash technology is coming to Apple's iPhone. Read more »

Adobe set to test new Flash Player

Adobe is expected to launch a beta test program for the latest version of its Flash Player software. Read more »

Build the platform and apps will come: Adobe exec

Adobe's strategy for it Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR) is not to take on Microsoft directly, but provide a platform for developers to build Web-applications, according to a company executive. Read more »

Microsoft to license Adobe's Flash Lite

Even though it has plans to release a competing technology, Microsoft has agreed to license Adobe's Flash Lite technology for its Windows Mobile operating system and browser. Read more »

Adobe brings high definition to Flash videos

The next version of Flash Player will support high-definition MPEG 4 video compression standard H.264. Read more »

Adobe Thermo hits back at Microsoft Expression Studio

Adobe Systems is hitting back at Microsoft's Expression Studio with Thermo, a tool that allows designers to create rich Internet applications. Read more »

Adobe opens up tech warchest in fight with Microsoft

Adobe Systems detailed a number of technology projects and products at its Max 2007 developer conference on Monday and gave glimpse of how it intends to make more money from online services. Read more »

Adobe plots its path on the Web

Best known for apps like Photoshop, Adobe is relying on Kevin Lynch to break out of the shrink-wrapped software business. Read more »

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Get creative with Aviary tools

Aviary is generating quite a bit of buzz in the Web design community. Check out what these new types of Flex-based tools are all about. Read more »

Flash, HTML, AJAX: Which will win the Web app war?

The days when Web pages were static collections of text and graphics are long past. But as the Web matures, there's a fierce competition over which technology will propel it into a medium for rich, interactive applications. Read more »

Mobile Case Study: Podmo

Che Metcalfe got so fed up with the limitations of mobile phones and network operators for distributing content that he built a network platform of his own Read more »

Developing Applications for Intel-based Macs

A new processor architecture has massively boosted Mac power and capabilities, but what does it mean for developers? Stephen Withers investigates how to port your Mac apps. Read more »

Developer skills outlook 2007: What's hot for employers?

What skills will developers need to remain in a job in 2007? In the first of a two-part series, Angus Kidman speaks to employers and industry watchers to identify the key technologies and soft skills that are currently in demand. Read more »

Bloki makes it easier to build project Web sites

Collaborative development sounds good, but can be hard to pull off. Bloki is designed to make the task of multi-site, Web-directed development very accessible. See if this hosted application is worth your while. Read more »

Use XML to drive a DHTML menu

Populating your menus from an XML file that can be dynamically refreshed on every page allows you to mix common elements with user- and page-specific elements, and lets you build a unified menu. Read more »

Servers on a budget: 4 Servers tested

Need a new server but only have AU$2500 to spend? The range of options is suprisingly good as long as you're willing to do without some of the fancy features. Read more »

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Adobe's MAX Conference 2007, Day One Keynote

Andrew Muller [blogs:nouveauricheinternet] -- The big event of a Flex, Flash or ColdFusion developer's year is Adobe's annual conference held this year in Chicago. Builder AU's Andrew Muller attended this year and reports on the first day's opening. Read more »

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