News (9)

  • Microsoft business head leaves after 26 years

    Jeff Raikes, the Microsoft executive most closely associated with the emergence of Office, has described the rise of the product as the highlight of his long career at the software maker, which will come to an end in September.

  • DOJ to examine Adobe-Macromedia deal

    Federal antitrust regulators have requested additional information about Adobe Systems' proposed purchase of Macromedia, the companies said on Monday.

  • Macromedia, Adobe make peace for bigger fight

    With its US$3.4 billion acquisition of Macromedia, Adobe Systems is buying into a crucial battle to shape the next generation of Web application development.

  • Sun's top software exec leaves for Adobe

    John Loiacono, Sun Microsystems' executive vice president for software, is leaving the company to join Adobe Systems as senior vice president of its Creatives Group.

  • Linux users say OS needs touch-up with Photoshop

    Adobe Systems' Photoshop has been voted the most important application to port to Linux, according to the initial results of a survey carried out by software company Novell.

Features and Case Studies (6)

  • Adobe under construction

    CEO Bruce Chizen talks up the impending merger with Macromedia and what comes next for Flash.

  • Microsoft and Adobe to square off?

    In digital documents, Web applications and image editing, Adobe has a healthy head start. But Microsoft is making some noise.

  • Q&A: Adobe on taking on services and Microsoft

    Much of the future success of Adobe Systems hinges on the work done by its Platform Business Unit, which is headed by Kevin Lynch, the company's chief software architect.

  • 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.

  • Fone Zone's PowerPoint hangup pays off

    Most businesses see PowerPoint as the be-all and end-all when it comes to distributing information. As David Braue finds, however, Fone Zone's willingness to look further has paid many benefits.

Reviews (9)

  • Macromedia Dreamweaver 8.0

    Macromedia Dreamweaver 8.0 is a powerful tool and a vital upgrade for Web designers, especially those who create dynamic sites.

  • Adobe LiveMotion 1.0

    Adobe Systems' LiveMotion 1.0 is the first product that truly goes head to head with Macromedia's multimedia-editing program, Fireworks.

  • Adobe Illustrator 10.0: Still steamrolling all

    For many years, Adobe Illustrator has set the standard for drawing programs in the print production environment, and with good reason. Version 10.0 also offers more powerful new drawing and automation tools.

  • Draw like a pro

    In version 10.0, Adobe's top-tier drawing program introduces several hot new features and functions for print and Web design.

  • Poetry in motion

    LiveMotion 2.0 is easier to use than Flash and turns out Flash movies that are just as snazzy and interactive.

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