FCX 1.5 MX and Flash 8

Question

Hello,
I was searching about this, but until now I found no
sufficient or clear answer.....
Which communication component set ( and where can you
download them ) can be used to develop for FCS 1.5 in Flash 8 Pro ?
I'd like to use the AVPresence, Chat, etc..... This is a
serious request, not targeting to get the answer "It is better to
code them yourself" . The fact is, that it is necessary to know
about the compatibility. So please be kind and try to clear or
explain the circumstances to me. I'd like to start coding but feel
blocked by the simple question which components (FCS V1, V2 or FMS)
I should install.
Thanks in advantage
MIBtwo

Answer 1

I'd like you to correct me if I am wrong, but it seems that
the "new" fcs2 components available from
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flashmediaserver/articles/components.html
are dated from June 2002. (Version info of AVPresence shows Version
d20, 06.28.2002 for example)
They seem to be older than the "latest" MX 2004 Communication
Components that I have found on my Harddisk (Version info of
AVPresence shows Version d23, 02.22.2003 there)
So ,there is no AS2 compatibility to assume with the
fc2_components and some glitches reported by other people make this
assumtion seem to be reality (see problems with "SimpleConnect" and
"VideoConference" reported in several other threads).
I found no tech. Info, releasenote or anything official
pointing out the limitations to AS1 and the problems with deploying
to FP > 6. The only source of information is here in the forum.
It is annoying, time consuming and does not help in customer
satisfaction (just my opinion) that Adobe does not keep in track
with it's own products. How is it to explain that Adobe/MM putsold
soles on new shoes, as it seems to me ?
Both, FMS and Flash 8, are good and well established
Products. But (again I just state my opinion) when a company offers
an enrichment ( I still see the CommComponents in that light) for
an expensive product, it should be supported, documented,
maintained and updated in the same manner as the product itself. Or
they should let it be, because all what they cause is confusion
when things are not documented.
I would be glad, if I am wrong with what it seems to me.
Maybe I missed something and somebody can correct my statements
(nobody is perfect).
The (sad) result of my investigation is :
- NO AS 2.0 compatibility,
- Problems when deploying to FP > 6 bec. of depricated
statements
- partial decreased functionality of fms2_components compared
to other Versions of CommComponents (MX 2004 Components)
- NO docu regarding to limitations or technical info about
compatibility.
Conclusion is (as JayCharles mentioned in a former post) :
Best is not to use the predefined CommunicationComponents.
As long as Adobe does not change them to support AS 2 and the
actual FP Versions I agree to JayCharles statement.
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MIBtwo