Adobe Flash Player is a lightweight browser plug-in and rich Internet application runtime that delivers consistent and engaging user experiences, stunning audio/video playback, and pervasive reach.
Flash Player Developer Center
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Flash Player is the foundation of the next generation of the Adobe Flash Platform, built on open technologies and open-source community participation. Flash Player 11 includes support for Stage 3D accelerated graphics rendering, 64-bit operating systems and browsers, G.711 audio compression for telephony, H.264/AVC software encoding, and advanced JPEG-XR image compression—all enabling richer and more immersive user experiences.
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- • 11.1.102.55 (Windows, Mac, Linux, Solaris)
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What's new in Flash Player 11
Learn about the new features in Flash Player 11, including many improvements that will change the type of content you see on the web.
Adobe AIR and Flash Player Incubator
Test the bleeding-edge capabilities of runtimes and contribute to the future of the Flash Platform.
Flash Player in detail |
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Accessibility
Learn about accessible components, assistive technology integration, and keyboard access.
Detection, installation, and administration
Achieve successful version detection and admin support in a controlled environment.
Mobile and devices
Get unprecedented creative control over the mobile browsing experience.
Stage Video
Access a full hardware-accelerated video pipeline that delivers best-in-class video playback across platforms.
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What's new in Flash Player 11
Thibault Imbert (Oct 04, 2011)
Learn about the new features in Flash Player 11, including many improvements that will change the type of content you see on the web.
Video encoding/transcoding guidelines for BlackBerry PlayBook
Maxim Levkov (Jan 09, 2012)
Deliver the best possible video playback experiences to BlackBerry PlayBook using advanced video capabilities in Flash Player and AIR.
Administration Guide for Flash Player 11.1
Adobe (Dec 09, 2011)
Get the latest information for IT or administrative professionals who manage the installation or use of Flash Player for multiple users in a controlled environment.
Excerpt: Adobe Flash 11 Stage3D (Molehill) Game Programming Beginner’s Guide
Christer Kaitila (Dec 06, 2011)
Follow this step-by-step guide for creating stunning 3D games in Flash Player 11 Stage3D (Molehill) using ActionScript 3 and AGAL.
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