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> "One using SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) [http://me.eae.net/archive/2005/12/29/canvas-in-ie/][12]"
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For the comment "One ironically using Flash as a bridge: [http://www.azarask.in/blog/post/flash-canvas/][13]". Ironically? Did I mention that Adobe hosts and open sources a [Flash-AJAX Video Component][14]? Don't get me wrong. The real issue here is the fact this Flash vs AJAX/Canvas rift even exists. I LOVE Mozilla and what they are doing to push the browser envelope with [Bespin][15], [Thunderhead][16], [Fennec][17], and [Ubiquity][18]. I have a ton of respect and love for John Resig, Aza Raskin, and Dion Almaer, Jeremy Keith and tons of other notable people who are pioneering the new web tech.
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For the comment "One ironically using Flash as a bridge: [http://www.azarask.in/blog/post/flash-canvas/][13]". Ironically? Did I mention that Adobe hosts and open sources a [Flash-AJAX Video Component][14]? Don't get me wrong. The real issue here is the fact this Flash vs AJAX/Canvas rift even exists. I LOVE Mozilla and what they are doing to push the browser envelope with [Bespin][15], [Thunderhead][16], [Fennec][17], and [Ubiquity][18]. I have a ton of respect and love for John Resig, Aza Raskin, and Dion Almaer, Jeremy Keith and tons of other notable people who are pioneering the new web tech.
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I also really love the fact that there are alternatives to Flash. How boring would it be if all content on the web was scripted in the same editor in the same language? I also think we're missing the point that, no one technology is going to single-handedly take down another. And why should it? We should be working to see what these two powerful technologies can do together and what we can learn from one another to benefit our respective environments and technologies. Remember, ActionScript was based on the same ECMAScript standard as JavaScript. This however, has since changed, but only recently.
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The point of all this is not to show how pro-Flash I am or to dismiss HTML5 or AJAX. That's pretty much the exact opposite of what I am trying to accomplish. Both parties use awesome technologies and should keep going on doing so. I am glad we can have these types of discussions and remember why it is we chose the field we're in. It reminds us just how lucky we are to be doing something we love and getting paid for it. Thanks for listening.
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Update - Serge Jespers has written a fantastic post entited "[Adobe vs. the Open Web][19]' ". Go check it out!
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I'm just thinking off the cuff here, to fuel the discussion. These aren't ideas I'm necessarily pushing. Now, I can't talk about Flash without bringing up the recent re-launch of the Flash Platform and the topic of Flex being rebranded. I understand why it's happening and that Adobe needs to make money, but without getting into detail, I personally think it creates more confusion than it adds.
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When it comes down to it, what are the real differences between Flex, Catalyst, and Flash, and why should we keep so many of the overlaps? Why do we need 2 products with timelines that publish to swf? Do we really need 3 applications (Flash Catalyst, Flex, Fireworks) that write MXML, HTML, and CSS? Should Fireworks and Flash Catalyst be combined? *(Needs reference. Not my idea, give me the link if you come across it so I can give credit.)*
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When it comes down to it, what are the real differences between Flex, Catalyst, and Flash, and why should we keep so many of the overlaps? Why do we need 2 products with timelines that publish to swf? Do we really need 3 applications (Flash Catalyst, Flex, Fireworks) that write MXML, HTML, and CSS? Should Fireworks and Flash Catalyst be combined? _(Needs reference. Not my idea, give me the link if you come across it so I can give credit.)_
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Will Captivate be called Flash E-learning Creator now since it publishes to swf? *[Not my idea. Can't name source at this time for NDA reasons.)* Should there be a standalone ActionScript/MXML editor that ties into any program you want? Should Flash Catalyst be the new Design View or States Manager in Flex?
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Will Captivate be called Flash E-learning Creator now since it publishes to swf? _[Not my idea. Can't name source at this time for NDA reasons.)_ Should there be a standalone ActionScript/MXML editor that ties into any program you want? Should Flash Catalyst be the new Design View or States Manager in Flex?
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Lots of questions to think about, all affecting the future of the Flash IDE. Nothing of real substance, just trying to get the ball rolling here.
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[1]: http://www.jonnymac.com/blog/2008/11/04/flash-cs4-bug-with-os-x-spaces/(Link to JonnyMac Blog)
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[2]: http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/textlayout/(Adobe Labs - Text Layout Framework)
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[3]: http://www.moock.org/blog/archives/000269.html(Link to Colin Moock's blog)
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