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Macromedia was a graphics-software and web-development company that was formed from a merger between the software companies Authorware Inc. and MacroMind-Paracomp. It developed the popular web-animation software, Flash, and was acquired in 2005 by its rival company, Adobe Systems.
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Fast Facts
- Now fully-integrated into Adobe Systems
- Former stock symbol: MACR
- Founder: Michael Nielsen
- Years active: 1992-2005
- Industry: Animation and web-development software
- Former HQ: San Francisco, California
- Maximum employees: 1445 (2004)
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Key Dates
- 1992: Software companies Authorware Inc. and MacroMind-Paracomp merge to form Macromedia
- 1996: Acquires FutureWave Software, and alters its FutureSplash application into Macromedia Flash
- 1996: Acquires iBand Software, and uses its Backstage software as a basis for developing Macromedia Dreamweaver
- December 1999: Acquires traffic analysis software company Andromedia
- 2001: Acquires web development company Allaire
- April 18, 2005: Acquired by Adobe Systems in a stock swap valued at $3.4 billion USD
- December 3, 2005: Adobe acquisition is finalized and all Macromedia operations are integrated
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[resources] SWF Spot - Flash and Actionscript - fun with Macromedia Flash http://bit.ly/2bnnHQ
@yamasas | November 09, 2009 06:37 PM -
Alguem tem o Torrent ou link do Macromedia Mx? Por que o meu que era "free" expirou, ¬¬
@SamuelNorbiato | November 09, 2009 06:25 PM -
RT @ian9outof10:I wondered last night why Google Chrome was running so well on Windows 7. Then I realised. Macromedia Flash wasn't installed
@spencer_hughes | November 09, 2009 06:12 PM -
@ian9outof10 :-) Macromedia is certainly a blast from the past!
@michaelgomes | November 09, 2009 06:03 PM -
I wondered last night why Google Chrome was running so well on Windows 7. Then I realised. Macromedia Flash wasn't installed...
@ian9outof10 | November 09, 2009 05:49 PM
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Macromedia on Amazon | View All
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Sams Teach Yourself Macromedia Flash 8 in 24 Hours - $29.99
Explore the depth and flexibility of Macromedia Flash 8 with Sams Teach Yourself Macromedia Flash 8 in 24 Hours. Fundamental topics are presented one-by-one in a series of 24 one-hour lessons that will help you master the basics of F...
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Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004 Video Tutorial Training. 14 Hours in 83 Video Lessons on 1 DVD - $159.95
Complete video based tutorial training for Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004. Lessons are presented in step-by-step videos with a total running time of over 14 hours in 83 individual video lessons. Each instructor-guided DVD title is presented...
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Macromedia Studio 8 for Win/Mac [Old Version] - $999.00
Studio 8 is the essential software suite for designing, developing and maintaining interactive online experiences. Combining the latest release of Dreamweaver, Flash Professional, Fireworks, Contribute, and FlashPaper, Studio 8 offers web d...
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Macromedia Flash 8 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) - $24.99
Make the Web interactive with your own animations Liven up your Web site with graphics that move, buttons that light up, and more Flash is fun - and this book makes it easy whether you're using a Mac(r)...
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Questions and Answers About Macromedia | View All | Ask a Question
View All Macromedia Questions (5) | Ask a Questionis this Macromedia-FlashPlayer the same as adobe flash player? in pogo they say i need macromedia-flashplayer but i have adobe flash play (2 Answers)Macromedia was acquired by Adobe on Dec 3 2005. This meant all of Macromedia's former products from then on belonged to adobe. So thus the name change from "Macromedia Flash ... read moreHow can i make my site attractive and eye-catching if i don't know how to use adobe photoshop and macromedia flash??? (1 Answer)Websites having a very good color combination look great, if you don't use many images. Try not to use neon colors as they tend to stress the eyes. You can ... read more
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