[Flashcoders] Adobe Web Site Response (or Lack Thereof)
Hi folks, I think I'm kinda patient. Less patient than some, but more so than others. And I noticed that, right around the time the Adobe acquisition of Macromedia really got rolling a few months ago, the web site response and download speed of the Macromedia site declined significantly. I wasn't too surprised... I mean, there's no better way to wean us off the old site than by making it incredibly frustrating to go there, right? And I have to say... downloading that 135 MB Flex 1 Beta sure did cause some frustration! But, that was months ago. I read somewhere recently where the Adobe site has fully completed its integration of the Macromedia site, so that leads me to think that they're done. We should be back to good times again in the download speeds department, right? I'm sitting here now waiting for the Flash Player 8 update for Flash to download. It's chugging along at 4.8 KB/s. I've already sucked up 3.5 MB of the file - with quite a bit to go before I get the full 31.2 MB file. My downloads window says I'll only have to wait one hour and 26 minutes more! I confess to some continuing frustration here. I think I've been very patient. Why does my dear Adobe continue to do this to me? Here's a question for you, Adobe: how on this precious earth can you claim to be a world-class software development company when you can't even deliver downloads to your user base at more than 4.8 KB/s? Adobe, you should be ashamed and embarrassed. Kevin P.S. Now before you can say, Don't hit us on a dial-up! let me add that my connection is rated at 4 MB/s with bursts to 12 MB/s. In real life usage, I've seen 600-900 KB/s when the sourcing server can provide it. In short, it's not my fault if the Adobe site is slow. ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] Adobe Web Site Response (or Lack Thereof)
John, always a pleasure to hear from you. Reminds me of the ol' Direct-L days... I'm out of town the next few weeks so won't have much of a chance for further testing, but your suggested 'stuff for reproduction' is a good idea. I'll approach it from that perspective next time. During this last download, however, I did go out to PC Pitstop and checked download speed (while the player was still coming across). It registered me at a little over 300 KB/s. After the player came across, I was out at SourceForge to grab XAMPP, and that was hauling across at 600-800 KB/s. Pretty sweet. (Can you tell I'm updating the laptop?) Anyway, I know I am not dreaming this. There is definitely a problem with the Adobe servers... Kevin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Dowdell Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 4:54 PM To: Flashcoders mailing list Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Adobe Web Site Response (or Lack Thereof) [Tip: Try hitting New Message in your emailer instead of Reply, because otherwise your new subject can get buried in archives or threaded emailers.] I've seen enough individual reports of adobe site slow to suspect there's a real cause, even though most of us don't see such a thing. Good stuff for reproduction includes (a) browser brand/version/platform; (b) page address and time elapsed; (c) traceroute/DNS of your connection to know where the info is passing and which server is delivering; (d) whether it persists across a system restart. Let me check around the office right now, too, to see if we've got any leads on slow player download... if you're seeing 4.8kbps then others are likely too, and we've got ot identify the difference and fix it. I read somewhere recently where the Adobe site has fully completed its integration of the Macromedia site No, there was just a second major milestone of site integration, as the Macromedia web team pulled together the thousands of pages of both sites, many of which were translated into multiple languages. Lots more work to do. http://weblogs.macromedia.com/dhatch/archives/2006/05/i_wanted _to_tal.cfm http://weblogs.macromedia.com/jd/archives/2006/04/mmcom_1995-2006.cfm jd ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] help
I would echo Jason's comments. It's not really an impressive site: hard to see, gratuitous music, UI needs some work, and even the 3D rotation is jerky. I really hope you're just referring to this site because you plan to do better. BTW, I really hate the arrogance of programmers who presume to resize my browser window to full screen without my permission. It's my browser and I'd like to control it if you don't mind. If I can't see everything, I'll resize the window if it needs to be done. Kevin I need help with creating a site somewhat like this onehttp://www.samsung.com/se/current/campaign/slim/site/ index.htm I'm trying to figure out the coding involved in this site. Thanks! I need web site. Please send source code. LOL. (Richard, I think you'll need to be just a tad more specific - there is a lot going on on that site - I will say, it's really slow to load - UI needs some work - and the black phone against the black background makes it almost invisible - not that impressive in my opinion really. Sure the 3-D rotation is nice, but anybody can do that with some software.) ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] OT: Junior Developer Flash/Flex Salary?
$11/ hr accepting that is part of the reason why people think they can pay developers peanuts Here, here. Denver is a big city comparable to L.A., where I am. And in this city, bag boys at grocery stores are making $11/hr. Even way back in '97 when I was in my last corporate job, it was costing us $15/hr. just to have a temp come in and put papers in a filing cabinet. Is that how you see yourself? As unskilled labor??? Now if the idea is just that the guy wants to check you out and make sure you can do the work, then I might give him a few DAYS at $11/hr. and then revert to an honest pay scale if he wants to keep you... And this assumes that you don't have any references or much in the way of code samples to share. The real question then becomes 'how long is it going to take to get you up to speed?' If the guy is thinking several months, then you would clearly be foolish to accept that offer. If you don't respect yourself, no one else will either... And your getting 'up to speed' could take a very long time indeed. Kevin ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
[Flashcoders] April 19 Los Angeles Flash User Group Meeting (Also Available Remotely)
Wednesday April 19th is the next meeting of LAFU. This particular meeting features the Los Angeles Masters of Character Animation, who will reveal their skills and techniques in-depth! PLEASE NOTE: UNLIKE TYPICAL USER GROUP MEETINGS, THIS EVENT IS ACCESSIBLE BY ALL MEMBERS OF FLASHCODERS! Since there will be a Breeze presentation of the 4/19 meeting, if you wish to participate in this awesome animation-fest remotely, please check the URL below for info on the Breeze room, where you can RSVP for Breeze on the event site. Alternatively, you can email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject LAFU Breeze. You will receive viewing information on the day of the event. To conclude the night, we will have a special MOVIE SCREENING of Flash Goes to Hollywood, Silvia Pompei's 28-minute documentary about the Hollywood Flash Character animation industry, including interviews with many of the top industry insiders. The meeting runs from 7:00 to 10:00 PM PST (GMT-8). If you can be there in person, you will hear the documentary on a seven speaker 1000 watt system! Details about the location, presenters, program and RSVP for remote access are available from http://www.laflash.org/community/?q=node/19. We look forward to seeing many of you there. Kevin ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] Help with Flash Environment / Processes
2. Is there a build tool I can use to setup a centralized, automated build process? Java has JAnt, .NET has NAnt, etc. Is there one for Flash? Per the e-mail below it looks like there is. yes, you can use ant, it works very well with mtasc as a compiler. look at these tools for more information: http://osflash.org/AMES Interesting stuff, no question, and I've thought about fully making the jump into Eclipse for some time. But just wondering, are there any tutorials/articles that comprehensively walk one through the process of using all of these tools together on a project? I see that each tool has varying quantities of help info available, but am just trying to reduce the possible floundering about that might result from trying to integrate all of the tools together... Much thanks if anyone has a link or two... Kevin ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] 27th March Sydney Developers study group
Oh, I hate to write an email like this, but I just keep wishing that all the emails from this user group would just go away... And they don't. There's another one today. Bash on me if you want, but I just don't think this is appropriate fodder for an internationally-based coding list. How many of the thousands of coders on this list are in Sydney anyway? 3? 5? 10? For the rest of us, these notices are just trash bin material and a complete waste of bandwidth. I know it's only a small number of postings coming through here each month, but what if EVERY user group started posting their meeting notices here? How many user groups are there worldwide? Hundreds? THOUSANDS? We would quickly be overrun. And it's simply not fair to let one post and not another. Even Figleaf, who runs this list AND a number of user groups, doesn't post their meeting notices here. I don't mind a new group starting up sending one or two announcement posts to the list - there are a lot of coders here and hopefully a new group can get an initial influx of members in this way. But the Sydney group is nearly a year old, so it seems to me that THIS LIST ought to be able to get back to coding issues, of which there are plenty, sometime soon. Again, I don't mean to offend anybody, and I really don't like writing emails like this. I just think this kind of content belongs elsewhere. And if it is somehow appropriate, just let me know and I'll shut up... Thanks for listening. Kevin Subject: [Flashcoders] 27th March Sydney Developers study group On Monday 27th March is the next meeting of the study group we will be studying the flash application framework ARP. Please read the articles prior to the meeting (see http://www.flashdev.org.au/program). At the meeting, the moderator will lead discussion and with questions about the topic. The meeting is on at 6:30pm for 7pm start and finishes around 8:30pm. Details about the group, venue and program are available from http://www.flashdev.org.au. Please note, whilst the meetings and the use of the club are free, the club does require us to purchase beverages and/or snacks in exchange. Please RSVP at http://www.flashdev.org.au/rsvp. ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] Database modeling for AS projects
This email is timely, Honeyghan. Thanks for sharing with the community. Kevin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Honeyghan Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 6:13 PM To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: [Flashcoders] Database modeling for AS projects I've been doing some research on various modeling tools which would enable me to easily model databases for future flash projects. Came across two very interesting solutions which should be on your radar. My requirements are as follows: 1. Feature rich, stable application which allows reverse engineering of existing database. 2. Compatibility with MySQL databases and Linux. 3. Ability to generate SQL statements directly from diagrams. 4. Exporting diagrams as an image and or printing is a must. 5. Uses open standards which allow me to utilize output in other applications. 6. Allow easy navigation of the entire database scheme, which includes finding and navigating to specified table. 7. Minimal cost. Solution 1: DBDesigner4 from fabFORCE.net (http://www.fabforce.net/dbdesigner4/) Fits in-line with all of the above and more. While I do wish that there was an add-on to Eclipse. It's interface is stable offers ease of use, by far a very powerful application which will save me time during the planning phase of extensive projects. DBDesigner4 is also available for the Windows platform and is GNU Licensed. Solution 2: Azzurri Clay from Azzurri Ltd. (http://www.azzurri.jp/en/index.jsp) Another gem which is a native plug-in for Eclipse. Azzurri Clay available in either Core or Pro version, Core being free and Pro costing 35,000 YEN -- about $300 give or take. Sadly to say the Pro version is apparently no longer available for sale outside of Japan according to their english website. While the Core version isn't as feature rich as DBDesigner4, it's worth mentioning if your needs are basic. One thing I found limiting is that there is no export to image which is important if working in a team environment. Clay Core supports additional databases besides MySQL such as PostgreSQL, however, there is no SQL Sever support. As a plug-in for Eclipse it's available on all Java enabled platforms. Stay well, Honeyghan ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
OT: RE: [Flashcoders] RIA patent granted
:-) No Chad, I'm quite sure few, if any, are aware of this: The patent--issued on Valentine's Day--covers all rich-media technology implementations, including Flash, Flex, Java, Ajax, and XAML, when the rich-media application is accessed on any device over the Internet, according to the patent holders... A patent has been granted to a relatively unknown California Web-design firm for an invention its creator says covers the design and creation of most rich-media applications used over the Internet. The patent holder, Balthaser Online Inc., says it could license nearly any rich-media Internet application across a broad range of devices and networks. Potentially tens of thousands of businesses--not only software makers employing its business processes but companies offering rich-media on their Websites--could be subject to licensing fees when they use rich-media technology over the Internet. Guess Adobe AND Microsoft got caught with their pants down. But all is not lost. Neil Balthaser, a former VP of strategy for Macromedia, plans to sell the patent to someone... See more on http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=180206472c id=RSSfeed_IWK_News Kevin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chad Mefferd Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 9:03 AM To: Flashcoders mailing list Subject: [Flashcoders] RIA patent granted H, http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml? articleID=180206472cid=RSSfeed_IWK_News Is everyone aware of this? Chad ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] Flash and server side databases
Hi Alberto, Flash remoting is one option but costs money on the server. There are other options that don't cost money too. Search the list archives - there's a lot of info out there that folks probably won't want to regurgitate... (we've gurgitated it more than once already)... :-) Kevin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alberto Florentin Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 8:04 AM To: Flashcoders mailing list Subject: [Flashcoders] Flash and server side databases Hi all, I have been programming in Flash for quite a while, but always in the basic sense of rather complex applications which run on web pages or projectors. I have never done any communication with servers (apart from loading xml files in flash which I upload via FTP) Would flash be a good tool for interactive applications that communicate with rather large server-side databases? What other tools do I need to look into in order to start working towards this direction? thanks a lot Alberto ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] How do you code your Flash applications?
Steven Sacks, I am just surprised to see you writing that kind of stuff. Maybe you were trying to be funny, but I'm not seeing much humor in it with all the bickering and name-calling going on this list these past few days. Maybe it's just me, but I just don't like the tone here lately. Being professional should extend beyond your coding skills. My .02, Kevin 1) If I can help it, I keep all my code in one place. All in one frame, all the better. All in one swf? Better yet. That's one of the worst things I've ever heard. Maybe you should get on medication for your OCD. ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
RE: [Flashcoders] ActionScript Cheatsheet Update (new URL)!
I don't know why anyone would criticize something that obviously took some time to put together and is being offered up for free to the community. If it's not for you, just ignore. As for me, I tip my hat to thotskee for a job well done. Oh, and btw, my cheat sheet hangs proudly on the wall right next to my computer. Thanks, thotskee. Kevin ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
