Flash MX invades the internetWritten by Maricon Williams
A large factor that contributed to rich multimedia nature of Internet is Flash MX. It allows website designers add and flaunt their designs. Instead of plain coding of HTML, Flash allows a person to add colorful animation and brief interactive movie clips. If you have media player built into Flash, you can download latest version free. It means that you will no longer need extra players like RealNetwork’s RealPlayer or Microsoft’s Windows Media Player. Flash dominates space. It has already become standard for rich user interface. In fact, big companies are users of Flash MX. To name a few, they are Sony, IBM, sound-system maker Bose and several hotel groups. Flash MX was also used to make website for Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. It was also used in an IBM demo specifying use of its WebSphere software. It swiftly shows just how easy Flash explains online. Sony Classical, on other hand, used same program for a rich, multimedia teaser about its artists. Flash MX has truly gone too far and Macromedia is still aiming higher. It has recently announced that Flash MX would also be available for Nokia 9200 series. It will be one of first in a range of powerful cell phones. Flash MX also has ability to create media using a clever set of templates for Microsoft-powered Pocket PC handhelds. These major devices can create a major turn in growth of modern technology. In addition, it is not only user-friendly but compression of video and sound into a Flash can lead to non-exhaustive download. Thus, it can be saved into a smaller format and more compact attachments.
| | Microsoft Work Suite 2004: Still the Best ValueWritten by Granny’s Mettle
Despite Corel's cheaper alternative, Microsoft Work Suite 2004 is still one of best value purchases for families and small industry users. The program's strong selection of applications makes spending a few extra dollars worthwhile. The program's complete suite has applications for whole family. There's basic Works that combines a spreadsheet, database, appointment calendar and task-oriented launchpad interface, as well as Word applications for grown-ups. Additional applications are also included such as Streets & Trips 2004 for planning family outings like a vacation drive; Money Standard 2004, to help manage family's finances, as well as some business investments; and Picture It Photo Premium 9.0 for that more polished artwork from snapshots in your digital camera. The kids won't be left behind with Encarta Encyclopedia Standard 2004 that provides them with a head start on their homework and school projects. It includes thousands of updated articles, more than 19,000 photos and illustrations, and about 29,000 links to web sites. However, for older kids, application definitely lacks advanced tools such as a dictionary, a thesaurus, and additional articles and images. You still need another application for that- Encarta Reference Library. The Streets & Trips 2004 is excellent with a simple and easy-to-understand mapping and planning application that will help you get from one place to another. It provides door-to-door driving directions and maps for 6.7 million miles of roads in United States and Canada. You could easily download these maps from Streets & Trips to Microsoft Pocket Streets. It even has useful features to provide you with hassle-free road trips such as calculating how far you can get from a certain location in a set amount of time. An added bonus is its Global Positioning System (GPS) support that helps you find your exact location while traveling with your GPS device. This feature sets Works Suite 2004 apart from web sites such as Yahoo and MSN Maps.
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