Flash for Linux is a software that allows users to edit SWF files on Linux operating systems.
The Flash for Linux project is an excellent development environment for creating web applications and vector animation using Macromedia Flash format. It is considered to be an imitation of Macromedia, Inc.'s Flash, and is designed to help individuals create programs that can be used on any computer and be easily distributed over the internet. In addition, it can be easily incorporated into a web page. Major browsers include a plug-in for viewing flash content in web pages, and if not available, it can be downloaded for free.
Flash development is based mostly on a Graphical User Interface (GUI), where developers can draw their applications on screen, which are then converted to animations, buttons, and other features using menus and dialog boxes. Compared to C++, Java or JavaScript, Flash has a limited GUI-based feature set, and to compensate, Macromedia added Action Scripts to the framework, which are a kind of programming language that can be learned fairly quickly.
While Flash can be designed with minimal Action Scripts, these scripts can boost the interactivity of the application. While most sites that use Flash do not use extensive Action Scripts, games are a notable exception. What's New in This Release includes the ability to export basic objects such as images, lines, rectangles, ovals (ellipses), and text, and the "locate" command, which can be used to find TrueType font files required for text. Overall, Flash for Linux is an excellent tool that can help developers create professional-grade applications with relative ease. However, it is not recommended for use by people without knowledge of C++, QT, Ming, etc., due to its current early development stage.
Flash development is based mostly on a Graphical User Interface (GUI), where developers can draw their applications on screen, which are then converted to animations, buttons, and other features using menus and dialog boxes. Compared to C++, Java or JavaScript, Flash has a limited GUI-based feature set, and to compensate, Macromedia added Action Scripts to the framework, which are a kind of programming language that can be learned fairly quickly.
While Flash can be designed with minimal Action Scripts, these scripts can boost the interactivity of the application. While most sites that use Flash do not use extensive Action Scripts, games are a notable exception. What's New in This Release includes the ability to export basic objects such as images, lines, rectangles, ovals (ellipses), and text, and the "locate" command, which can be used to find TrueType font files required for text. Overall, Flash for Linux is an excellent tool that can help developers create professional-grade applications with relative ease. However, it is not recommended for use by people without knowledge of C++, QT, Ming, etc., due to its current early development stage.
What's New
Version 0.2.1: N/A