The very nature of the open source community is not a corporate entity writing software. Besides, isn’t there already a pretty good open source photo/graphic editor out there?

Respond | Cheer this | 12 days ago (Jul 10, 10:45PM)

Adobe has created a Flash based PDF viewer but it doesn’t offer all the functionality of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Still it’s a very good (small) application if all you need is the ability to read PDFs:
http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/

Respond | Cheer this | 5 months ago (Feb 16, 05:00PM)

Currently Adobe’s only option for viewing PDF files is to download Adobe Reader. This program is constantly requiring updates and has repeatedly been discussed as a security threat. If Adobe were to switch to a Flash-based version it wouldn’t demand the put up with the whole download/install/restart procedure currently required.

I realize much better open source alternatives already exist, but I’m suggesting this as an option for Adobe to improve themselves. I also think in place of the desktop application they should use an Adobe AIR powered application.

Respond | Cheer this | 5 months ago (Feb 11, 05:46PM)

I totally agree. But for all those Photoshop pirates out there, give Photoshop Elements a try. It’s not as dumbed down as you’d think, and costs about $100 (perfect for home users). I’ve used Photoshop professionally for years and only found a few very obscure features missing in Elements, most of which Home users would never get into.

Respond | Cheer this | 10 months ago (Sep 23, 11:29PM)

Historically, Macromedia (which was subsequently bought by Adobe) has played down Director ever since Flash came out. Flash is an excellent tool for some things, but there are other areas where addding that functionality to Flash would make Flash less usable, and in which Director already has leverage – this includes desktop applications and 3D.

Respond | Cheer this | 11 months ago (Aug 26, 10:09PM)