Flash MX is a hallmark of a user-friendly construction of Another Macromedia product which is Dreamweaver. The latter is a WYSIWYG design program which eventually set a standard in a field that includes Microsoft’s FrontPage. These kinds of programs allow you to design a web page but it’s as easy as using Word or Quark. It allows you to change fonts, their sizes and likes. It does entire HTML coding in background. Macromedia is also working on designs for more server-based applications that will run on its ColdFusion and JRun server technologies.

With just a quick download of a Flash file, you can now enjoy music and videos and even order CD online. The site actually is bombarded with massive hike in unique users who are purchasing more music online. It’s like holding in your hand all your needs and wants.

Flash MX interface is clearly superior and sophisticated. You can do e-commerce and gaming applications online at same time. That’s what change is all about. Flash MX has changed not only users experience but that of designers as well.

Money Standard 2004 walks you through checkbook-balancing and budget- or expense-tracking jobs that will help you put your personal finances in order. It's very handy for home-oriented tasks such as bill payments online and downloading financial statements. However, if you're looking for in-depth assistance with investments, credit and tax management, and setting up future financial-goals, application is short on those departments. It lacks tax-planning tools that are otherwise available in Deluxe and Premium versions.

When it comes to photo editing, Suite's Picture It Photo Premium 9.0 provides more features from its predecessor. Aside from basic red-eye removal and rotation and cropping tools, it has a new image acquisition wizard that lets you transfer photos easily from its sources like digital camera, scanner, and hard drive, among others. It also comes with over 1,500 templates for photo cards, frames, calendars, and several image-oriented home projects.

But what really made my day was support system provided by Microsoft for users of this application. Aside from an easy interface, technical support is available anytime to provide users with answers to queries and problems. I even have my friend raving about an experience she had with a customer representative. The customer representative was courteous enough to return her call when she was unable to complete it previous day. Add to that, she got her answers accurately and politely.

In addition, Works Suite 2004 comes with a one-year guarantee of FREE phone support, as well as an online support system available during first year at no charge to user.