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What is Macromedia Flash and Shockwave Player ?
Why do I need them ?
Where can I download them from ?
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What is Macromedia Flash and Shockwave Player ?
Macromedia Shockwave Player and Macromedia Flash Player are both free Web players from Macromedia. They both are used to enrich the content and interactivity of web sites.
Macromedia Flash Player displays Web application front-ends, high-impact Web site user interfaces, interactive online advertising, and short- to medium-form animation.
Macromedia Shockwave Player displays destination Web content such as high-performance multiuser games, interactive product simulations, online entertainment, and training applications. Through Xtras, Shockwave Player is also extensible to play back custom-built applications. A Flash Player is automatically included with any download of the Shockwave Player.
(www.macromedia.com, 2001)
Why do I need them ?
You may have already come across web pages that contain certain features (e.g. games, animation), which can only be seen through a Macromedia player. Many of web sites provide alternative pages in case the user is not interested in this features. Most of web sites alert the user for the need of such players and provide a link to download them.
Where can I download them from ?
In case the web site you are visiting requires Macromedia Flash and Shockwave Player but does not provide a download link, you can download them from:
Download Macromedia Flash and Shockwave Player
- Download Macromedia Web Player buttons
(Macromedia) - CNET Downloads
- Download the Flash Player (Klamath Falls)
More information
- Macromedia Flash Player (Macromedia)
- Macromedia Shockwave Player (Macromedia)
- Flash help (Houshin.net)
- Computers that Macromedia Flash Player is pre-installed (Macromedia)
