Comments on: Apple and Adobe: Who needs whom?

By: Kontra

Kontra — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:40:15 +0000

Even if Flash could be optimized to run faster on OS X with less of an impact on the CPU and battery life, there'd still remain a huge issue of clashing UIs and interaction frameworks on the iPhone between Adobe and Apple. The iPhone is establishing the first multi-touch driven mass-market platform, Flash doesn't even have a multi-touch framework. I explore the implications of this for both Adobe and Apple in: The new UI wars: Why there's no Flash on iPhone 2.0

By: Marcos, Los Angeles, California

Marcos, Los Angeles, California — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:41:49 +0000

Why is it even a question who needs whom? Its obviously a symbiotic relationship. Apple has plainly told Adobe their product needs improving. So, Adobe, improve it. Why not?

By: ryan hollis, blue springs mississippi

ryan hollis, blue springs mississippi — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 01:23:33 +0000

dude why do you need internet radio on iphone

i use the FlyTunes web app that has streaming radio for iphone using, guess what, QUICKTIME that's already on the iphone

that would be sacrilegious for iPhone to use Microsoft's windows media player

By: dave, aspen

dave, aspen — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:26:47 +0000

Keep an eye open for up and coming Doug Flutieish co. called espre solutions to be the video collabriation key that these big players are looking for. Soon to be on the BB, hopefully.

By: vc, Chicago, IL

vc, Chicago, IL — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:51:14 +0000

I've worked with Flash since 2003 and I have also been a Mac user since 1999. I do think Jobs has a point about Flash. It has quirks that make is less easy to program with, and can open up security risks to the iPhone (which I also own).

Flash is great for the browser and excels with multimedia content. It will not kill Flash to be without iPhone any more than it is killing the iPhone to be without Flash.

In an ideal world, Adobe and Apple will kiss and make up. Apple is great at simplifying software for the end-user and Adobe is great at coming up with or acquiring software that drives media. If Adobe has not supported Apple in releasing its software for OSX, Apple may have been in a much more precarious position today. If Apple bought Adobe, it would sure seal my fate, and they may be able to fix some of the issues with Flash that make me tear my hair out.

By: Ballmer, redmond, WA.

Ballmer, redmond, WA. — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:48:26 +0000

Apple need adobe!

http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.com

By: Travis, Fremont CA

Travis, Fremont CA — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:26:03 +0000

love or hate Apple/Jobs, but you have to admire his ability to make everyone (RIAA, Hollywood, TV Networks, etc) to bow down to him. they all huff & puff like teenagers testing their independence & stand tall. however, the prospect of losing out on millions of dollars and/or high exposure makes them all come crawling back like those same runaway teens asking to be let back in the house. must be nice to be him and have that power and influence. just funny how these companies chest thump, then realize, "hey, we're missing out on $100-mill a year", or they can't let the fastest growing web presence pass them by, along with shareholder pressure i'm sure.

i welcome Flash, just give me controls to block certain files, audio and annoying Flash ads.

i have a iPod touch, don't really miss Flash on it (a nice to have if i can control the settings), but i do wish they supported Windows Media Player, so i can stream internet radio.