Why MS wasn't interested in Macromedia
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Considered that the Flash plugin is so popular and commonly installed, why MS wasn't interested in buying Macromedia??
BTW, I didn't know macromedia was for sale?!
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BTW, I didn't know macromedia was for sale?!
Super Lloyd wrote:
I didn't know macromedia was for sale?!
Not anymore -- Adobe bought them. Rumour has it, at least one VP was violently opposed to a possible purchase.
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Super Lloyd wrote:
I didn't know macromedia was for sale?!
Not anymore -- Adobe bought them. Rumour has it, at least one VP was violently opposed to a possible purchase.
-------------- TTFN - Kent
Kent Sharkey wrote:
Not anymore -- Adobe bought them.
Yes, and by the way Adobe has its own web-app building framework now. Has anyone tried?
Abhishek
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Considered that the Flash plugin is so popular and commonly installed, why MS wasn't interested in buying Macromedia??
VAIO Blue wrote:
Considered that the Flash plugin is so popular and commonly installed, why MS wasn't interested in buying Macromedia??
Because like the rest of us, deep down Microsoft know that Flash is evil.
Michael CP Blog [^] Development Blog [^]
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VAIO Blue wrote:
Considered that the Flash plugin is so popular and commonly installed, why MS wasn't interested in buying Macromedia??
Because like the rest of us, deep down Microsoft know that Flash is evil.
Michael CP Blog [^] Development Blog [^]
Michael P Butler wrote:
Flash is evil
Why? <edit> Don't mind me. I'm going blind in my old age. Missed that joke icon... :rolleyes: </edit>
Ryan
"Punctuality is only a virtue for those who aren't smart enough to think of good excuses for being late" John Nichol "Point Of Impact"
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Michael P Butler wrote:
Flash is evil
Why? <edit> Don't mind me. I'm going blind in my old age. Missed that joke icon... :rolleyes: </edit>
Ryan
"Punctuality is only a virtue for those who aren't smart enough to think of good excuses for being late" John Nichol "Point Of Impact"
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It doesn't display in Lynx? :cool:
We are a big screwed up dysfunctional psychotic happy family - some more screwed up, others more happy, but everybody's psychotic joint venture definition of CP
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It doesn't display in Lynx? :cool:
We are a big screwed up dysfunctional psychotic happy family - some more screwed up, others more happy, but everybody's psychotic joint venture definition of CP
Tree in C# || Fold With Us! || sighistpeterchen wrote:
It doesn't display in Lynx?
:rolleyes: Well in that case, Java must be evil too. Oh wait...
Ryan
"Punctuality is only a virtue for those who aren't smart enough to think of good excuses for being late" John Nichol "Point Of Impact"
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VAIO Blue wrote:
Considered that the Flash plugin is so popular and commonly installed, why MS wasn't interested in buying Macromedia??
Because like the rest of us, deep down Microsoft know that Flash is evil.
Michael CP Blog [^] Development Blog [^]
My boss thinks flash-based help is "snazzy". I'm doomed to implement it for a web app...
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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peterchen wrote:
It doesn't display in Lynx?
:rolleyes: Well in that case, Java must be evil too. Oh wait...
Ryan
"Punctuality is only a virtue for those who aren't smart enough to think of good excuses for being late" John Nichol "Point Of Impact"
Ryan Binns wrote:
Oh wait...
I like your thinking :)
We are a big screwed up dysfunctional psychotic happy family - some more screwed up, others more happy, but everybody's psychotic joint venture definition of CP
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Ryan Binns wrote:
Oh wait...
I like your thinking :)
We are a big screwed up dysfunctional psychotic happy family - some more screwed up, others more happy, but everybody's psychotic joint venture definition of CP
Tree in C# || Fold With Us! || sighist:)
peterchen wrote:
We are a big screwed up dysfunctional psychotic happy family - some more screwed up, others more happy, but everybody's psychotic
Hey! I resent resemble that remark :rolleyes:
Ryan
"Punctuality is only a virtue for those who aren't smart enough to think of good excuses for being late" John Nichol "Point Of Impact"
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:)
peterchen wrote:
We are a big screwed up dysfunctional psychotic happy family - some more screwed up, others more happy, but everybody's psychotic
Hey! I resent resemble that remark :rolleyes:
Ryan
"Punctuality is only a virtue for those who aren't smart enough to think of good excuses for being late" John Nichol "Point Of Impact"
Ryan Binns wrote:
peterchen wrote: We are a big screwed up dysfunctional psychotic happy family - some more screwed up, others more happy, but everybody's psychotic
You still havent gotten over it?:)
Abhishek
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My boss thinks flash-based help is "snazzy". I'm doomed to implement it for a web app...
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001Just remember to put "lazer" sounds on everything. Noting says help like lazers. Plus it makes it look really professional.
Using the GridView is like trying to explain to someone else how to move a third person's hands in order to tie your shoelaces for you. -Chris Maunder
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:)
peterchen wrote:
We are a big screwed up dysfunctional psychotic happy family - some more screwed up, others more happy, but everybody's psychotic
Hey! I resent resemble that remark :rolleyes:
Ryan
"Punctuality is only a virtue for those who aren't smart enough to think of good excuses for being late" John Nichol "Point Of Impact"
It was too good to let it pass :)
We are a big screwed up dysfunctional psychotic happy family - some more screwed up, others more happy, but everybody's psychotic joint venture definition of CP
Tree in C# || Fold With Us! || sighist -
Just remember to put "lazer" sounds on everything. Noting says help like lazers. Plus it makes it look really professional.
Using the GridView is like trying to explain to someone else how to move a third person's hands in order to tie your shoelaces for you. -Chris Maunder
..and definitely have some animated page transition with those sound. I hate not know the computer is doing something each millisecond I'm online.
BW
If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate.
-- Steven Wright
