How open is Adobe?

Despite its move to open up some of the Flash formats to enable a more uniform experience for users on devices and desktops, Adobe is taking some flak for just how 'open'the design tools maker actually is. Adobe announced May 1 that it is spearheading the Open Screen Project, an effort to...

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Published in:eWeek 2008-05, Vol.25 (15), p.18-18
Main Author: Taft, Darryl K
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Initiatives
Product development
Product introduction
Software
Technological change
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Summary:Despite its move to open up some of the Flash formats to enable a more uniform experience for users on devices and desktops, Adobe is taking some flak for just how 'open'the design tools maker actually is. Adobe announced May 1 that it is spearheading the Open Screen Project, an effort to push a consistent run-time environment across devices to make the user experience of shifting from desktop to device smoother. Adobe is using Flash and Adobe AIR as the cornerstones of this effort. However, some observers questioned Adobe's commitment to openness.
ISSN:1530-6283