Adobe to open FLV and SWF formats

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In an interesting development that I can only assume means that Silverlight is having an impact on Adobe, they've decided to open and standardize their FLV and SWF formats so that anyone can build them.  Not only are they opening the formats but also removing licensing fees for mobile platforms.  Nice!

This is good news for Flash/Flex/AiR developers out there. In my opinion this also bodes well for Silverlight as it means that Adobe is taking the Microsoft platform as a serious competitor.

What do you think?

Comments:

They should be. It's only a matter of time before Silverlight's penetration on the market will come closer and closer to Flash. It's a smart move on their side, they need to open up to gain a bigger community support.


 



 
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