Flash MX and the Bigger Picture: Lightweight Internet Applications

by Timothy Appnel 09/05/2002 As the Internet continues to evolve into an "Internet operating system"--programmable interfaces, ubiquitous access, and distributed computing resources--the document-centric browser is an awkward solution to a growing number of emerging needs. The browser is not dying by any means; it just needs a mate. And an ideal partner would be an Internet-application-runtime engine to provide optimal user experiences. Flash MX player and the SWF file format shows the...n

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