“The Standard for High-impact, Vector-based Web Sites Now
Reaches Linux, Solaris, and Irix Users”
“Macromedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: MACR) today announced that versions
of its Flash Player will be available free on 1 September for
Linux, Sun Microsystems, Inc.’s Solaris, and Silicon Graphics
Inc.’s Irix platforms. Flash is the standard for creating
high-impact, vector-based Web sites that deliver motion, sound,
interactivity, and graphics.”
“Flash Player versions for UNIX will be available for download
at no charge from the Macromedia Web site. Flash already ships with
most leading operating systems, media players, and Web browsers,
including Windows 98, Mac OS 8.6, America Online 4.0, WebTV, Apple
QuickTime, RealNetworks’ RealPlayer, and current versions of
Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer.”