Macromedia launches Flash Player 6 for Pocket PC 2002

Macromedia Inc has announced the availability of Flash Player 6 for Pocket PC
2002, enabling developers and

publishers to quickly and easily deploy rich content and applications to
Microsoft Windows Powered Pocket

PC 2002 devices.

For the first time, developers can publish stand-alone Macromedia Flash
device content and applications that can play full-screen outside of the
browser, such as games, applications, and kiosks. Developers interested in
delivering executable Macromedia Flash projectors can license this version of
the player for $499.

"Macromedia believes experience matters, and that great experiences
build great businesses," said Troy Evans, Product Manager, Macromedia.
"This release is a key component of our mobile and devices strategy to
deliver rich content experiences to platforms beyond the desktop."

"With Pocket PC, Microsoft provides developers with a robust and
flexible platform to build the richest mobile applications found on a PDA,"
said Chris Hill, Lead Product Manager, Mobile Devices Division, Microsoft Corp.

Macromedia has also made available the Macromedia Flash Player 6 developer
kit for Pocket PC 2002. This kit includes a content development kit, an
interface design policy kit, and a set of optimized user interface components
for the Pocket PC.

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