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Flash Player Developer Center

Adobe Flash Player 10 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. It is the foundation of the next generation of the Adobe Flash Platform, built on open technologies and open-source community participation.

Introducing Flash Player 10.1 public prerelease

Justin Everett-Church (Updated Nov. 17, 2009)
Get the inside scoop about the new features in Flash Player 10.1 beta: UI improvements, multi-touch, text and globalization features, media playback enhancements, and mobile migration.

Flash Player 10.1 public prerelease videos

Adobe (Nov. 17, 2009)
See demos highlighting various aspects of Flash Player 10.1 beta on mobile devices and watch engineers from the Flash Player team discussing different aspects of the public prerelease.

Flash Player 10.1 hardware acceleration for video and graphics

Chris Nuuja and Tom Nguyen (Nov. 17, 2009)
Get tips to optimize the performance of graphic and video content.

Multi-touch and gesture support on the Flash Platform

Christian Cantrell (Nov. 17, 2009)
Take advantage of the multi-touch and gesture capabilities of Adobe Flash Player 10.1 beta and Adobe AIR 2 beta when building applications that interact with devices using touch interactions.

Adobe Flash Player info

The current Flash Player version is 10,0,32,18 (Windows, Mac, Linux, Solaris).

Now in Adobe Labs

Flash Player 10.1
Enable expressive applications, content, and video across devices.

Flash Player 10 for 64-bit Linux
Install natively on 64-bit Linux distributions.

Text Layout Framework
Deliver sophisticated and innovative typography on the web.

Pixel Bender
Create custom filters and effects, and share them on the Pixel Bender Exchange.

Security

Overview of the Flash Player 10.0.32 Security Update

Adobe (July 30, 2009)
Learn about the security-related enhancements in this release, and stay informed about future product updates. (Applies to ver. 10.0.32)

Creating more secure SWF web applications

Follow these guidelines to help ensure the security of your web applications that run in Flash Player. (Updated for ver. 10)

Detection, installation, administration

Detecting Flash Player versions and embedding SWF files with SWFObject 2

Bobby van der Sluis (Oct. 15, 2008)
Use the latest embed and detection method that is easy to use, supports web standards, enables alternative content, and offers a comprehensive API for JavaScript developers.

Adobe Flash Player Administration Guide for Flash Player 10

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. (Applies to ver. 10,0,12,36)

More detection/installation articles

Licensing

Flash Player Licensing

From end users to software engineers—find out how to license the player for your specific use.

Developer participation

Text Layout Framework

Learn about the open-source, extensible ActionScript library built on the new text engine in Adobe Flash Player 10 that delivers advanced, easy-to-integrate typographic and text layout features for rich, sophisticated, and innovative typography on the web.

Ubiquity

Introducing the Adobe Flash Platform

Adobe (Oct. 5, 2009)
Get an overview of the tools, client runtimes, framework, services, servers, and ecosystem of the Flash Platform.

Flash Player is one of the most pervasive software platforms on the web. Find out more:

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