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  • Schwartz: Java FX can take on Flash

    Java FX -- which is geared to make it easier to build flashy Web sites and Java desktop applications -- is ready to take on Adobe Systems' Flash and Microsoft's Silverlight software, according to Sun Microsystem's chief executive.

  • Adobe AIR brings online apps to the desktop

    AIR, or Adobe Integrated Runtime, is a download that lets Web applications run on a desktop. With AIR applications, people can work offline and drag and drop items like graphics or text between Web and desktop applications.

  • Sun: JavaFX can take on Flash

    This week at Sun's JavaOne conference,the company introduced JavaFX, a rich Internet application environment set to compete with Adobe Systems' AIR and Microsoft's Silverlight.

  • Chrome's jittered JavaScript kills Silverlight?

    The biggest rival for Microsoft's next-generation Silverlight Web technology will be JavaScript, not Adobe's ubiquitous Flash, according to experts speaking at Microsoft's Tech.Ed conference in Sydney this morning.

  • Xamlon looks to beat Microsoft to the punch

    Software engineer and entrepreneur Paul Colton thinks he can beat Microsoft by taking a page from its play book--literally.

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  • Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium beta

    Print and Web designers who don't need support for film work will find enhanced integration throughout these updates to InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, and more.

  • Adobe Photoshop CS

    Photoshop CS remains the choice for professional image editing, and it's worth the upgrade, although some new features could be better implemented.

  • 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.

  • Poetry in motion

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

  • 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.

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