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New Releases From Adobe

Adobe had it`s start with .pdf files and has now developed into one of the biggest names in the computer industry. From photo editing to flash player clients, Adobe has been releasing some great software lately. And it seems that the company doesn`t want to stop there, plans to release new versions and software over the next year will bring Adobe to the top in their market. Adobe today released the beta version of Flex 2.0, the latest software from Adobe Labs. The release follows the Alpha test release in earlier January.

Aimed at developers of Internet content, the beta version of Flex includes Flash Player 8.5 client, Flex Framework 2.0, as well as Flex Builder 2.0, Flex Enterprise Services 2.0 and Flex Charting Components. "The biggest new item is the public debut of Flex Enterprise Services," Jeff Whatcott, senior director of product marketing in Adobe`s Enterprise and Developer Unit, told internetnews.com. Also new with the beta release is integration with Mercury QuickTest Professional, allowing developers to test Flex applications.

Yahoo Maps, whose goal is regaining market share lost to Google Maps and Microsoft`s Virtual Earth, is a prime example of Flex, according to Whatcott. Other high-profile examples of Flex include Kodak`s Easy Share Gallery, Harley-Davidson`s online motorcycle customization and Sherwin-Williams` color visualizer. The final version of Flex will be available the first half of 2006, according to Whatcott. To speed use of the application suite, Adobe is offering the developer`s kit (SDK) and a limited version of Flex Server Enterprise free. Flex Builder will cost $1,000 per user.