Should I get Flash?

I know a small amount of C++ and a lot of GUI stuff in Java,
but I don't yet know how to make graphics in either of them (much
less a 2D/3D game). I was wondering if Flash might be the right
choice for me if I am a beginning game designer and just want to do
it for fun?
I was browsing around today and all I could find was a
program priced at $699, and that seems like way too much... is that
how much "flash" costs, or should I be looking at some other
product? The link to what I was looking at is here:
http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/?promoid=BPDEE
Is there anything cheaper that will enable me to easily
create 2D and 3D graphic games?

If you're just doing this for yourself and you're a student,
you can find Flash for cheaper than that. Otherwise, welcome to the
world of design :)
I'd hesitate to tell you to get Flash. Yes, you can script
game behavior with ActionScript, import or create graphics, and
simulate 3D effects and do a great job of it (after some practice).
However, if you're thinking that a piece of software and some time
is all that separates you from the next World of Warcraft
sensation, you're kidding yourself. It takes teams of creative
genuises lots of time and thousands of dollars worth of equipment
and software to pull off an impressive game.
But if creating an online personalized chess game or a game
similar to what you'd find on Yahoo! (
http://games.yahoo.com/) is
what you're going for, then Flash may be what you need (or just do
it with Java).
I don't know what kind of games you're imagining, so I'm just
going to give you some general alternatives.
Find a game you love and look into its mod forum. It's not
uncommon for games to come with level editors and have fan support
online. Check to see if you already own such a game and get to it!
I used to play Unreal Tournament (a first person shooter, if you're
not familiar with it) back in the day and had loads of fun trying
to recreate my house or school with it's free UnrealEd program. The
program included the pre-scripted objects, enemies, and textures
found in the game. Few things in life are more fun than shooting
your friends in school... in a game, of course.
Also, there are plenty of books on this subject. Go to your
local bookstore. I know the Barnes and Noble down the road from me
has a section for video game design next to the web design and
digital photography sections. Those books would be able to give
better advice.
My friend Jeff Woods (
http://icanbenchpressmorethanyou.com/)
uses Zbrush when he creates his games. He's a heck of an
illustrator and video game instructor in Chicago.
Which brings me to your local community college. See if they
have a game design program. Then you can use THEIR
software/hardware.
As for me, I love Flash. I can't get enough of it. I've been
using it since Flash 4 and I love how it seems that there's always
more to learn. It's well worth the money for me. But I don't use it
for games and find its 3D abilities to be somewhat lacking. Out of
the box Flash cannot create true 3D objects.
Lastly, realize that most good game development software is
going to be in the hundreds, if not thousands (especially for 3D),
of dollars.
I hope that helped and didn't discourage. Flash and my stint
with game design has been very rewarding! Good luck!

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Alternate HTML content should be placed here. This content requires the Adobe Flash Player. Get Flash

hi all and adobe forum team
im download felx bulder 3 and make a new flex project ....
its ok
but when i want to run my project i take empty page with the
error code " Alternate HTML content should be placed here. This
content requires the Adobe Flash Player. Get Flash "
that error mean i havent flash player on my pc
but i have because it will installed by default with adobe
flex builder, and flash cs3 on my pc, and im installed it from
adobe web site, and im installed it from cd
but without any result, i have same the error when i want to
run my flext project
i take "Alternate HTML content should be placed here. This
content requires the Adobe Flash Player. Get Flash "
plz help me why
note: im using windows vista ulimate

I had the same problem.
After I've installed new flash player version 9.0.60.120.
I've got the same error.
I'm using Korean windows. Maybe that's the problem. I don't
know yet.
I will test on English machine tomorrow.
Anyway,
Problem is caused by version detaction javascript.
In AC_OETags.js file, there is ControlVersion() function.
Inside of that function,
axo = new ActiveXObject("ShockwaveFlash.ShockwaveFlash.7");
this line throw error with catching but do nothing.
So, overall javascript recognize flash player as version 2.0
and something.
I testd this on firefox 2.0.0.4 and IE 7.0.5730.11.
There are all Korean version and failed.
But Safri beta version for Window works fine.
This does not have any Korean version yet. That's why I
assume maybe
that's causing the problem.
So, I guess Adobe people will do something for this, but if
you want to
run it right now without this error message.
Easiest way is just turn off that Flash player version
detection in
project properties > Flex Complier > HTML wrapper.
Uncheck Require Flash player version.
Or edit your Javascript by yourself in
html-template>AC_OETags.js.
like below;
axo = new ActiveXObject("ShockwaveFlash.ShockwaveFlash");
I hope this will be solved quickly.
Dongwook, Kwon.
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> hi all and adobe forum team
>
> im download felx bulder 3 and make a new flex project
.... its ok
> but when i want to run my project i take empty page with
the error code "
> Alternate HTML content should be placed here. This
content requires the Adobe
> Flash Player. Get Flash "
>
> that error mean i havent flash player on my pc
> but i have because it will installed by default with
adobe flex builder, and
> flash cs3 on my pc, and im installed it from adobe web
site, and im installed
> it from cd
> but without any result, i have same the error when i
want to run my flext
> project
> i take "Alternate HTML content should be placed here.
This content requires
> the Adobe Flash Player. Get Flash "
> plz help me why
>

Should I get a 128gb or 256gb flash storage MBPr?

I am about to purchase a new MBPr, but I am stuck on the question... Which is the best option for me? I am a college student who will have to do projects and papers, browse the web, watch videos, listen to music, etc. The real question is... Will 128gb flash storage be enough for my photos and videos that I edit in my spare time or should I get the 256gb MBPr? I take more than enough photos and videos to fill up space as photography is a hobby of mine. Thanks for the help and opinions in advance.

Youre really looking at the wrong way.
The SSD of the Air and macbook Pro Retina SSD are "working platform" storage.
Your best practical option is buying a 1TB external HD for $65
128gig is PLENTY enough......for all your APPS and working files. Buy as much as you can reasonably afford, just remember that LARGE files are best kept off the macbook and on external storage, which is far cheaper.
You, regardless of internal HD or SSD, need an external backup for time machine and same for important file storage.
The "low" capacity of the SSD on the Air and entry level Retina are meant to be working platforms for these computers.
Meaning ALL your programs and your working data (stuff you use at least every week).
To try to use either the Air or Retina as a massive storage platform of any kind (lots of pics, music, movies etc.) is both not indicated or practical.
external storage, quality too, is absurdly cheap right now.
superslim external HD.
see this: only 7mm thick
http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Canvio-Portable-External-Drive/dp/B009F1CXI2/ref=s r_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1377642728&sr=1-1&keywords=toshiba+slim+500gb
Or better still this HUGE HD, which is very small, very reliable and very cheap:
2 Terabytes, 2.5" and only $119
http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Canvio-Basics-Portable-HDTB120XK3CA/dp/B00ARJD56K
Or for $7 more is updated "design" casing cousin for $127
http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Canvio-Connect-Portable-HDTC720XK3C1/dp/B00CGUMS48 /ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1379182740&sr=1-4&keywords=2tb+toshiba

Should I get Fusion Drive or just plain Flash Storage on an iMac with 5K Retina Display?

I know fusion drive is good but I don't know if the OS is put on the SSD or the mechanical hard drive. I'm leaning towards the pure flash storage put I'm not sure. Which one should I get?

If you can afford it, get the SSD, but get either the 512 GB or 1 TB storage size, if your budget allows.

Hard disk in mums macbook failed, bought a new one, formatted it first. Have tried starting it with every possible key and I either get flashing question mark folder or a cursor.

Hard disk in mums macbook failed, bought a new one, used sata adapter cable to format it for mac first. Connected it and have tried starting it with every possible key combination and I either get flashing question mark folder or a cursor. A disk is stuck in it so I can't boot from OSX, and yes I have tried every option of starting to try and eject disk but none work. HELP ME!

Five ways to eject a stuck CD or DVD from the optical drive
Ejecting the stuck disc can usually be done in one of the following ways:
1. Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the
      left mouse button until the disc ejects.
2. Press the Eject button on your keyboard.
3. Click on the Eject button in the menubar.
4. Press COMMAND-E.
5. If none of the above work try this: Open the Terminal application in
      your Utilities folder. At the prompt enter or paste the following:
        /usr/bin/drutil eject
If this fails then try this:
Boot the computer into Single-user Mode. At the prompt enter the same command as used above. To restart the computer enter "reboot" at the prompt without quotes.
If you have a 2010 MBP or later, then you can use Internet Recovery. Start by rebooting the computer. At the chime press and hold down the COMMAND-OPTION-R keys until a Globe appears in the upper part of the screen. This process can take upwards of 15 minutes to get connected to the Apple network servers. You should eventually see the utility screen of the Recovery HD. You may now go about the process to install Mountain Lion:
Install Lion/Mountain Lion on a New HDD/SDD
Be sure you backup your files to an external drive or second internal drive because the following procedure will remove everything from the hard drive.
Boot to the Internet Recovery HD:
Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND-OPTION- R keys until a globe appears on the screen. Wait patiently - 15-20 minutes - until the Recovery main menu appears.
Partition and Format the hard drive:
1. Select Disk Utility from the main menu and click on the Continue button.
2. After DU loads select your external hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
3. Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID then click on the OK button. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Partition button and wait until the process has completed. Quit DU and return to the main menu.
Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion: Select Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion and click on the Install button. Be sure to select the correct drive to use if you have more than one.
Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet if possible because it is three times faster than wireless.

SystemManager.as : 'should never get here' when uploading multiple files

I have a code for uploading multiple files. The code works so that when complete event from the first upload is received, the second upload is started. The code works fine on Flash Player 9, but now when I changed my compiler settings to require version 10, the program no longer works.
Also this only seems to occur when I execute the code from the Flash Builder. I have compiled the code with ant requiring FP version 10. This swf is bundled inside a war and can executed without any problems. I actually set the ant compiler to require FP 10 some time ago already.
I get error 2174, which is for trying to upload multiple files at the same time. Although, I don't understand why I get this, since the uploads should not be done simultaneously as I explained above.
The interesting thing here is when I try to debug it. At some point when stepping in the code, I get the following error thrown. It's thrown by the code pasted at the end. Interesting is the else block that throws the error, the comment says 'should never get here'.
A bug in the framework or in Flex Builder?
Using IE 8 with FP 10.0.32.18 (on Win XP if that matters).
Thanks.
Error
     at mx.managers::SystemManager/updateLastActiveForm()[C:\autobuild\3.2.0\frameworks\projects\framework\src\mx\managers\SystemManager.as:5087]
     at mx.managers::SystemManager/activateForm()[C:\autobuild\3.2.0\frameworks\projects\framework\src\mx\managers\SystemManager.as:2352]
     at mx.managers::SystemManager/activate()[C:\autobuild\3.2.0\frameworks\projects\framework\src\mx\managers\SystemManager.as:2307]
     at mx.managers::FocusManager/creationCompleteHandler()[C:\autobuild\3.2.0\frameworks\projects\framework\src\mx\managers\FocusManager.as:1592]
     at flash.events::EventDispatcher/dispatchEventFunction()
     at flash.events::EventDispatcher/dispatchEvent()
     at mx.core::UIComponent/dispatchEvent()[C:\autobuild\3.2.0\frameworks\projects\framework\src\mx\core\UIComponent.as:9298]
     at mx.core::UIComponent/set initialized()[C:\autobuild\3.2.0\frameworks\projects\framework\src\mx\core\UIComponent.as:1169]
     at mx.managers::LayoutManager/doPhasedInstantiation()[C:\autobuild\3.2.0\frameworks\projects\framework\src\mx\managers\LayoutManager.as:718]
     at Function/http://adobe.com/AS3/2006/builtin::apply()
     at mx.core::UIComponent/callLaterDispatcher2()[C:\autobuild\3.2.0\frameworks\projects\framework\src\mx\core\UIComponent.as:8628]
     at mx.core::UIComponent/callLaterDispatcher()[C:\autobuild\3.2.0\frameworks\projects\framework\src\mx\core\UIComponent.as:8568]
     private function updateLastActiveForm():void
          // find "form" in the forms array and move that entry to
          // the end of the array.
          var n:int = forms.length;
          if (n < 2)
             return;     // zero or one forms, no need to update
          var index:int = -1;
          for (var i:int = 0; i < n; i++)
             if (areFormsEqual(form, forms[i]))
                  index = i;
                  break;
          if (index >= 0)
             forms.splice(index, 1);
             forms.push(form);
          else
             throw new Error();     // should never get here

Thanks for the reply Alex.
In both cases the URL is http. The only difference is that in one case everything is on server inside a war running on Tomcat to which I make connection via browser. In the other case the server side stuff is running on local computer on Tomcat and the Flex code is not bundled inside the war.
In both cases the URL is in form of http://... When running locally, the URL is http://localhost:8080/myAppName. I don't know how the network card driver translates this URL, but what you said might have something to do with it.

For college/grad school should i get ipad 3 or mac book air?

for college/grad school should i get ipad 3 or mac book air?

Nobody can tell you which one is best for you, it's a personal preference. However, here are a few factors you might want to take into consideration:
1-They're two different devices that serve different purposes. The way you take notes in an iPad is different than the way you would on a MBA. On the iPad, with apps like Evernote and Notability you can take more complete notes than with a MBA. You have the option to have audio notes, write with a Stylus, make diagrams by hand to explain/relate concepts easily. With the external keyboard (for that I'd recommend using the Apple Wireless Keyboard with the InCase Origami Workstation) you could type just as fast as you would on a MBA and format the text just like you would on the MBA. However, for bigger (possibly partner) papers, the MBA would help you. You could start the paper on the iPad without any issues (using Pages or even Evernote) but you'd need a laptop/computer to finalize the project.
2-Portability wise, they're both incredibly light. The iPad is somewhat smaller = lighter but with the keyboard they're about the same. The fact that with the ipad + keyboard combo you can take out the keyboard only when you need it, for me, is an advantage be ause when I don't want to use it, it's not in the way. For others, it's a disadvantage because you have to carry two items instead of one.
3-MBA let's you access all websites and most file types. If one of your classes requires you to go to the Browser and see a Flash enabled page, the iPad would not be of much help. Same goes for any programs you might need to install. On the MBA you'll most likely be able to do so. On the iPad, chances are there won't be an app for that.
4-Aonce you already have a MBP, I'd go for the iPad. If/when the iPad falls short(because of the limitations mentioned above) you can use the laptop. And in the mean time, use the iPad for everything else. That way you get the best of both worlds. You'd only need to take the MBP when you know you'll need it and wont have to carry that weight all the time.
6-Studying (reading, highlighting, annotating) is easier and more intuitive on the iPad. The iPad is great for reading, combine that with the fact that you can leave comments/notes just like you would on a physical piece of paper, and you've got the best way to learn IMO.

Can't get flash working on firefox even though plugin is installed.

I am trying to get flash to work with Firefox on my mac OSX 10.6.8 VM. I had an old version of flash and I just updated it. According to adobe's help page (http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player.html), the most recent version *is* installed but the animation on that page doesn't appear, nor does any other flash-based site seem to work. In the add-ons page, shockwave flash is present, and the setting is "always activate." In every way it seems to be successfully installed, but firefox has no idea it is there. Flash works just fine for Safari. I've uninstalled and reinstalled flash completely, several times. I've restarted my VM at different points during this process. Elsewhere on this site I found advice suggesting that I try to delete pluginreg.dat. No dice. If I check the about:plugins page it states that flash is present and enabled. But it simply doesn't work.
The only possible thing I can think of is that while flash is installed in the default directory, firefox is in a custom directory. (I use this VM for automated browser testing so I have several versions of firefox installed. Flash isn't working on any of them.) Any advice?

Sadly, that icon doesn't even appear for me. I can click the empty space where the icon should be and select "settings" but the settings box won't appear. I tried in the safari I have installed on the same vm, the settings box would appear but I couldn't actually click anything or make the box respond. This appears to have been a known issue with flash v10.whatever but I'm on v13. Is there another way to access this hardware acceleration option for flash? I already have it disabled for firefox.

Should i get a antivirus for my mac pro

should i get a antivirus for my mac pro?

1. This comment applies to malicious software ("malware") that's installed unwittingly by the victim of a network attack. It does not apply to software, such as keystroke loggers, that may be installed deliberately by an intruder who has hands-on access to the victim's computer. That threat is in a different category, and there's no easy way to defend against it. If you have reason to suspect that you're the target of such an attack, you need expert help.
2. All versions of OS X since 10.6.7 have been able to detect known Mac malware in downloaded files, and to block insecure web plugins. This feature is transparent to the user, but internally Apple calls it "XProtect." The malware recognition database is automatically checked for updates once a day; however, you shouldn't rely on it, because the attackers are always at least a day ahead of the defenders.
The following caveats apply to XProtect:
It can be bypassed by some third-party networking software, such as BitTorrent clients and Java applets (see below.)
It only applies to software downloaded from the network. Software installed from a CD or other media is not checked.
3. Starting with OS X 10.7.5, there has been another layer of built-in malware protection, designated "Gatekeeper" by Apple. By default, applications and Installer packages downloaded from the network will only run if they're digitally signed by a developer with a certificate issued by Apple. Software certified in this way hasn't actually been tested by Apple (unless it comes from the Mac App Store), but you can be reasonably sure that it hasn't been modified by anyone other than the developer. His identity is known to Apple, so he could be held legally responsible if he distributed malware. For most practical purposes, applications recognized by Gatekeeper as signed can be considered safe.
Gatekeeper doesn't depend on a database of known malware. It has, however, the same limitations as XProtect, and in addition the following:
It can easily be disabled or overridden by the user.
A malware attacker could get control of a code-signing certificate under false pretenses, or could find some other way to evade Apple's controls.
For more information about Gatekeeper, see this Apple Support article.
4. Beyond XProtect and Gatekeeper, there’s no benefit, in most cases, from any other automated protection against malware. The first and best line of defense is always your own intelligence. All known malware circulating on the Internet that affects a fully-updated installation of OS X 10.6 or later takes the form of so-called "trojan horses," which can only have an effect if the victim is duped into running them. The threat therefore amounts to a battle of wits between you and the malware attacker. If you're smarter than he thinks you are, you'll win.
That means, in practice, that you never use software that comes from an untrustworthy source. How do you know whether a source is trustworthy?
Any website that prompts you to install a “codec,” “plug-in,” "player," "extractor," or “certificate” that comes from that same site, or an unknown one, is untrustworthy.
A web operator who tells you that you have a “virus,” or that anything else is wrong with your computer, or that you have won a prize in a contest you never entered, is trying to commit a crime with you as the victim. (Some reputable websites did legitimately warn visitors who were infected with the "DNSChanger" malware. That exception to this rule no longer applies.)
Pirated copies or "cracks" of commercial software, no matter where they come from, are unsafe.
Software of any kind downloaded from a BitTorrent or from a Usenet binary newsgroup is unsafe.
Software with a corporate brand, such as Adobe Flash Player, must be downloaded directly from the developer’s website. If it comes from any other source, it's unsafe.
5. Java on the Web (not to be confused with JavaScript, to which it's not related, despite the similarity of the names) is a weak point in the security of any system. Java is, among other things, a platform for running complex applications in a web page, on the client. That was never a good idea, and Java's developers have had a lot of trouble implementing it without also creating a portal for malware to enter. Past Java exploits are the closest thing there has ever been to a Windows-style "virus" affecting OS X. Merely loading a page with malicious Java content could be harmful. Fortunately, Java on the Web is mostly extinct. Only a few outmoded sites still use it. Try to hasten the process of extinction by avoiding those sites, if you have a choice.
Java is not included in OS X 10.7 and later. Discrete Java installers are distributed by Apple and by Oracle (the developer of Java.) Don't use either one unless you need it. Most people don't. If Java is installed, disable it — not JavaScript — in your browsers. In Safari, this is done by unchecking the box marked Enable Java in the Security tab of the preferences dialog.
Regardless of version, experience has shown that Java on the Web can't be trusted. If you must use a Java applet for a specific task, enable Java only when needed for the task and disable it immediately when done. Close all other browser windows and tabs, and don't visit any other sites while Java is active. Never enable Java on a public web page that carries third-party advertising. Use it only on well-known, password-protected, secure websites without ads. In Safari 6 or later, you'll see a lock icon in the address bar with the abbreviation "https" when visiting a secure site.
Follow these guidelines, and you’ll be practically as safe from malware as you can be.
6. Never install any commercial "anti-virus" or "Internet security" products for the Mac, as they all do more harm than good, if they do any good at all. If you need to be able to detect Windows malware in your files, use the free software ClamXav — nothing else.
Why shouldn't you use commercial "anti-virus" products?
Their design is predicated on the nonexistent threat that malware may be injected at any time, anywhere in the file system. Malware is downloaded from the network; it doesn't materialize from nowhere.
In order to meet that nonexistent threat, the software modifies or duplicates low-level functions of the operating system, which is a waste of resources and a common cause of instability, bugs, and poor performance.
By modifying the operating system, the software itself may create weaknesses that could be exploited by malware attackers.
7. ClamXav doesn't have these drawbacks. That doesn't mean it's entirely safe. It may report email messages that have "phishing" links in the body, or Windows malware in attachments, as infected files, and offer to delete or move them. Doing so will corrupt the Mail database. The messages should be deleted from within the Mail application.
ClamXav is not needed, and should not be relied upon, for protection against OS X malware. It's useful only for detecting Windows malware. Windows malware can't harm you directly (unless, of course, you use Windows.) Just don't pass it on to anyone else.
A Windows malware attachment in email is usually easy to recognize. The file name will often be targeted at people who aren't very bright; for example:
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥!!!!!!!H0TBABEZ4U!!!!!!!.AVI♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥.exe
ClamXav may be able to tell you which particular virus or trojan it is, but do you care? In practice, there's seldom a reason to use ClamXav unless a network administrator requires you to run an anti-virus application.
8. The greatest harm done by anti-virus software, in my opinion, is in its effect on human behavior. It does little or nothing to protect people from emerging threats, but they get a false sense of security from it, and then they may behave in ways that expose them to higher risk. Nothing can lessen the need for safe computing practices.
9. It seems to be a common belief that the built-in Application Firewall acts as a barrier to infection, or prevents malware from functioning. It does neither. It blocks inbound connections to certain network services you're running, such as file sharing. It's disabled by default and you should leave it that way if you're behind a router on a private home or office network. Activate it only when you're on an untrusted network, for instance a public Wi-Fi hotspot, where you don't want to provide services. Disable any services you don't use in the Sharing preference pane. All are disabled by default.

Getting Flash Player 11 to work.

I am trying to use Flash Player 11. When I download the program I get Installation sucessful. However, when trying watch a video I get only a white screem where the video should be. I am running Win7 both 32/64 version.
Using the Adobe suppot site and trying the link to determine if Adobe is installed, I get message Adobe not installed. I have tried to download and install without my firewall and virus protection disabled.
Most of the recommed trouble shooting ideas are beyond my computer capabilites. I have using ver 10 and it worked fine, it was uninstalled before installling ver 11.
Thanks for any help

Carl, thanks for a response. I am running Win7 home premium running 64bit edition. Using Firefox 8.0.1 64bit ver. (have also tried on IE9 same results)
Trying to get Flash Player 11.1.102.55 to work. Download-get message on Adobe site Installation was successful. Try to open video from a site (in past has always work with previous ver of Flash Player 10) where the video usually runs only a white screen appears. When I go back to the Adobe site and follow one of the suggestions for checking problem, is to determine version running, the site tells me Flash Player is not installed. In Control Panel Flash Player Icon is shown as 32 bit, opening the program provides a popup screen with tabs of
Storage,Camera and Mic,Playback and Advanced, the Advanced Screen shows ActiveX Version 11.1.102.55 and Plug-in Version 11.1.102.55. I have tried to download and install with my security programs turned off.
I hope this helps
thanks

Should I learn flash?

I'm in the first year of my degree and don't really have to spend much time studying because I've done most of it before. We learn the basics of HTML, CSS, Javascript, Flash, Photoshop etc but it's not specific enough to get a decent job with.
I want to focus my attention (and money) on learning one main thing and mastering it but aren't sure which to go for. I like using flash and love all of it's capabilites but also realise how important it could be to maybe master photoshop and look at digital art type stuff.
Or maybe learn CSS or something like that.
I want to maybe go in to website design, but am also interested in many other things. I mean, even if I do go in to web design, should I learn flash or should I focus my attention on photoshop and HTML?
I'm not really an arty type, I don't want to just be a programmer I want to at least do some design.
I want to look at how easy things are to learn, how fun it would be, if it would be useful in a few years and also the demand for it.
Thoughts?
Cheers!!

It really depends on what you want to do mainly when you start your career.
Personally, I wanted to learn everything to be as valuable as possible in not only a corporate setting, but also personal projects.
I attended Art Institute for Web Development and took classes on all the most popular platforms and applications. The list includes...
XHTML/CSS
Photoshop
Flash
Dreamweaver
AS 3.0
PHP/MySQL
On top of that, we learned about things like Color Theory, Design Theory and other Web Dev concepts.
In the grand scheme of things though, what I learned in school is only a fraction of what I've learned once I graduated and started working. I continue to learn things everyday, it is pretty much endless.
So getting to your question about Flash...
I think it is a valuable skill set to have. I wouldn't stop at Flash though. You still need basic knowledge, if not, advanced knowledge of XHTML/CSS and PHP/MySQL because your Flash projects will most likely require those technologies to implement in real world applications.
It's a crazy journey to say the least and every day, things get crazier with technology evolving so quickly.
The topics I outlined above are things you want to have a strong foundation in.
From there you can really focus on what type of work you want to do. I pretty much do a little bit of everything but like you are wondering, it does limit how far you can master one particular thing. But with time, I believe you can master most if not all of the topics.
Hope that helps.
Dey

Cant get Flash to work in Safari!

I have several Mac set ups.
On some of them, Flash content plays back fine in Safari.
But on this system :
Leopard 10.5.5
Model Name: Power Mac G5
Model Identifier: PowerMac7,2
Processor Name: PowerPC 970 (2.2)
Processor Speed: 1.8 GHz
Number Of CPUs: 2
L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB
Memory: 3 GB
Bus Speed: 900 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 5.1.4f0
I can not get Flash to work, EVER!
Drives me crazy.
I have installed the latest version of Flash over and over.
It never takes.
I've had this problem for about a year.
I've read these forums over and over.
I've asked my tech guy at work a dozen times.
He cant figure it out.
Is there no solution other than using Firefox?
This is ridiculous.

The latest version of Adobe FlashPlayer can be obtained from here:
http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1ProdVersion=ShockwaveFlash
(You can check here: http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/about/ to see which version you should install for your Mac and OS.
Note that Adobe requires you to uninstall any previous version of Flash Player, using the uninstaller from here (make sure you use the correct one!):
http://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=tn_14157
and also that you follow the instructions closely, such as closing ALL applications first before installing.
Some users have mentioned that the latest Flash Player versions (v.9.0.115.0 and 9.0.124.0) in some cases conflict with Leopard 10.5.4, and that they have needed to revert to v. 9.0.47. This can be downloaded from here:
http://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=tn_14266&sliceId=1
You should also ensure that you have downloaded and installed the correct version for your Mac of Security Update 2008-007. (N.B. Security Updates require both a restart and a permission repair.)
But the latest version 10 of FlashPlayer should work fine.

While closing the document .exe (or) a script should be get triggered?

Can anybody tell me the feasibility of the below process in Adobe
Illustrator:
While closing the Illustrator(CS,CS2 and CS3) document(please note that not Application!), an .exe (or) a script should be get triggered. Is this possible pals, if so, is this possible in Java script (or) VB script?
Could you please let me know the details and samples.
Thanks in advance
Prabudass

I'm not into scripting outside of After Effects, but most likely this will have to be VB script, not Java. Similar to a thread recently on the Photoshop forum, you'd monitor the window states and their parent/ child relationships. This might however only work in older versions, as CS3 and CS4 use Adobe-specific UI stuff that may not be accessible in that manner. On the other hand it just might by ways of the Flash panel stuff as e.g. used in Adobe Configurator for Photoshop. Maybe investigate these options...
Mylenium

Should i get a mac book pro?

I have been considering buying a mac book pro for christmas, but i have some questions i need answered before doing so. There isnt an apple store anywhere near me, nor do i know anyone who has a mac book, so any help will be greatly appreciated.
currently use my PC for watching videos and movies, adobe photoshop and premiere pro, macromedia flash, web browsing, microsoft word, and gaming. Im going to school and majoring in graphic design, and i own a skateboarding company and constantly use my wacom tablet and create logos and artwork and edit skate footage.
This will be my first time owning a mac, so here are some questions
1.How well does boot camp work? Having a dual boot would be excelent to help ease me in to using a mac, and all of my games are made for the PC.
2.With boot camp, if i do the 32GB windows partition, can i access all my mac files from windows and visa versa?
3.Should i get the matte or glossy screen?
4.I always have my computer hooked up to a TV via a s-video cable on my ATI video card. Is there a way to do this on the MBP? Im hoping i can because it comes with an ATI card...
Thanks in advance!
-Chris

Hi Chris, I am also new to Macs and find them interesting but glad that I still have my Dell desktop. Macs definately take some getting use to but are fun. These forums are fantastic too...
3. let me rephrase my question. All apple says about the glossy is that colors look better and more vivid. What is the downside of the glossy?
You may want to start following the topics in the MBP Display forums. There is one topic that has about 15 pages about how the display is kinda hazy and has a limited viewing area.
One of the downsides reported on the glossy is that it is a dirt/dust/fingerprint magnet. The glossy also has reports of being very reflective of any and all backlighting. From reading up on the display forums I changed my order from glossy to matte. I dont have a store near me either...
4. where can i get these DVI out convertor cables? Does anyone know if you can do a full screen video option on the mac like you can with the ATI catalyst control center on a PC? (basically, if there is any video playing on my PC, no matter what size the window is, it will project a full screen version to the TV. That way i can still browse the web while watching something on the TV)
The DVI to SVHS cables are available from the apple store for about $18. I use mine for viewing vids a lot too. I am not able to do as you hope by watching full screen tv and browse the web in another window. I may be wrong and will be watching to see if there is a way to do this.
good luck in making your decision.
frank
p.s. It is also a very good idea to pay the extra $350 to get three extra years of AppleCare warranty.

I cannot get Flash Player to install on my Mac

I cannot get Flash Player to install on my Mac Air. I have repeatedly confirmed that I meet the system requirements and installed and uninstalled the software. It always fails at 51% installation and give me and alert that says Install Error. Please help!
MAC OS 10.8.5
Safari 6.1
Firefox 26.0
Just performed the update to FP12 on my iMac. Worked perfectly.
MAC OS 10.6.8
Safari 5.1.10
Firefox 26.0
It appears the problem is with the newer OS...

"Allllllllrighty then!" as "Ace Ventura" said....
The problem ISN'T with Flash Player...
If you remember back in September, when Apple released the 10.8.5 update, shortly thereafter... you no doubt discovered a file named "mach_kernel" was in your Mac HD directory. And... unaware of what it was, you deleted it.
That (mach_kernel) is a base file of OS X and Apple screwed up the update and made it "visible" when it's supposed to be hidden.
Hundreds of thousands of unsuspecting Mac Users worldwide deleted it and it'll make things worse as time goes by.
YOU'RE in luck, though. I have a fix.
If you have a TIme Machine and use the "Secrets" pereference pane to reveal "hidden files", you can restore it from a "pre 10.8.5" backup.
If not, I have a "fresh" mach_kernel file you can download.
You'll need to download and install the Secrets prefpane. It'll then be in your System Preferences.
Make sure you have it set to "show hidden files"
Check the box and you have to restart Finder
Press "Quit This" and then go to the Finder Dock icon and right click it
Select "Open"
Open your TIme Machine
Go back to September 28 or earlier.
You'll see the mach_kernel file in the Mac HD directory
(I can't show it in the TM because screenshots don't work while it's open but here it is in my MAc HD)
Right click it and select "Restore to"
Then, when it goes back to Finder, choose the Mac HD directory and click OK.
It will place the mach_kernel back where it was and you can install software again
DON'T FORGET to go back and hide your files (and restart Finder) again, or you'll have a mess with the clutter of hidden files everywhere.
IF you don't have the Time Machine...
WITH hidden files shown, download this file (mach_kernel.zip)
Move it to your Mac HD directory and THEN unzip it with Stuffit Expander or TheUnarchiver, whichever you use (most people have Stuffit).
You should see the mach_kernel file there.
You can delete the zip file, and then go back to Secrets in your System Preferences, and uncheck Show Hidden Files.
Restart Finder and it'll be safely hidden again.
THEN you can install Flash Player and other software without the "General Installation Error".

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