Adobe AIR

Adobe AIR is a cross-operating system runtime that lets developers combine HTML, Ajax, Adobe Flash®, and Flex technologies to deploy rich Internet applications (RIAs) on the desktop. Adobe AIR allows developers to use familiar tools such as Adobe Dreamweaver® CS3, Flex® Builder™ 3, Flash CS3 Professional, or any text editor to build their applications and easily deliver a single application installer that works across operating systems.

With Adobe® AIR™ runtime, you can deliver branded rich Internet applications (RIAs) on the desktop that give you a closer connection to your customer. Adobe AIR uses the same proven, cost-effective technologies used to build web applications, so development and deployment is rapid and low risk.

You can use your existing web development resources to create engaging, branded applications that run on all major desktop operating systems. A web browser enables a user to interact with content and applications typically located on a website on a server. Adobe AIR builds upon capabilities and technologies used in the browser to enable deployment of applications on the desktop. Adobe AIR complements the browser by providing users and developers with a choice about how to deliver and use applications built with web technologies.

By using Adobe AIR as part of your RIA strategy, you can boost productivity, extend your market reach, enhance customer satisfaction, improve customer retention, lower costs, and increase profits.

Adobe AIR is available for Microsoft® Windows® 2000; Windows XP; Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise; and Mac OS X v10.4 or 10.5. The Linux® release of Adobe AIR is under development. The free Adobe AIR SDK provides a set of command line tools for packaging Adobe AIR applications. This can be used with any text editor to build and deploy an AIR application.

Developing Adobe® AIR™ Applications with Adobe® Flash® CS3 Professional
http://livedocs.adobe.com/air/1/devappsflash/

(References) http://www.adobe.com/products/air/

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