Just to clarify, Vista is the new operating system, the stuff MS is
doing is the Avalon framework which is edited using the Sparkle
toolset/ide.
However, Avalon is fully implemented in .NET so it is *possible*,
though
my guess is unlikely, to be cross-platform.
I fail to see the relationship between the ".NET" part of the
statement and the possibility of "cross-platform" part.
Did I wake up in a different universe this morning? Has .NET been
ported to anything not Microsoft? Are there known efforts other than
a vague promise by MS?
In my opinion as Java programmer, J programmers being tempted by .NET
are missing the real point of Java. It would be like programming
flash apps that make use of those few features available only on IE
for PC.
But perhaps you meant, "cross-os" as in all the windoze flavors and
versions. If I was a windoze user who makes windoze apps only for
windoze desktops and servers, I would definitely be using C#
and .NET, but then again...
Isaac Rivera
Although, MS has actually
come up with quite a compelling tool. You basically get a flash-like
tool with timelines and graphics (plus 3D), but with the entire
power of
the .NET platform. I have been a long-time Java fan, but with
direction
of .NET, I have been seriously considering making the switch. (And of
course keeping Flash for the web stuff :) )
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter
Kaptein
Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 7:40 AM
To: Flashcoders mailing list
Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Flash player 8.5 and ActionScript 3.0
Reading this thread I am curious to know how MM sees the up and coming
Microsoft Vista-platform.
My feeling is that MS is basically -- again -- hooking up in the Rich
Internet Applications area (as previously tried & done with their
DHTML
implementation, DataBinding and ActiveX controls).
Though -- again -- Vista very likely only works (properly) on the MS
Platform, they do introduce some cool 3D-like options to build
GUI's and
the
performance seems to be OK.
Peter
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Muzak" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 1:15 PM
Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Flash player 8.5 and ActionScript 3.0
There's no Flash 8.5 IDE.
There's no upgrade to Flash 8.
Flash 9 will support AS3.0 (alpha released in Spring 2006)
Muzak
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From: "Mike Mountain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 12:29 PM
Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] Flash player 8.5 and ActionScript 3.0
Mike
Just to clarify. There is no update for Flash Authoring planned.
There will be an early alpha of the next full version of
authoring that includes ActionScript 3 support. This will be
available in the spring.
mike chambers
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Great features and it's good that the 'flash platform' is moving
forward.
Reading between the lines - we'll have to pay for the 8.5 IDE, or are
you taling about an alpha of the flash 9 IDE? - If it's 8.5 then
great,
like I'm going to be able to convince my manager I need to upgrade
everyone in my team again. Adobe did the same with CS and CS2.....
Looking forward to Flash 8.75 and Flash 8.9
What was the reasoning behind not holding off the release and putting
this in 8, or waiting and pushing it in 9?
Should people who haven't yet upgraded to 8 hold off for the 8.5
upgrade?
Will you still operate the same upgrade from any version policy?
I need to carefully plan my software budget and you guys aren't
helping.
Cheers
Mike
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