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Google Chrome, nothing to do with Flex

admin — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:36:00 +0000

This has nothing to do with Flex, but thought it was interesting and note worthy.

Google is releasing a Beta version of a new browser called ‘Chrome’ that is to _eventually_ become a cross platform Internet application browser. Mac and linux versions are expected at a later date.

http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/fresh-take-on-browser.html

This will be quite interesting to see how this is received by the industry.

Speculating here; But I would not be surprised if this is more of a cross platform runtime and less of a browser. I say this only because one of their features is a browserless window in which web applications can run.

If this is more accurate, then this might be Google’s entry into the RIA world and a pathway for them to compete with Flex and AIR.

– oh, I guess this did have to do with Flex.

Unexpected response: Knol comment #1

admin — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:19:00 +0000

In an earlier blog posting I mentioned that I gave Google’s Knol project a shot and posted a short summary on Adobe Flex.

I was surprised when the first comment I received was more or less an attack, rather than an editing suggestion or discussion on the actual topic.

It would be sad if Google Knol turned out to be an unfortunate, formalized news group where the battle of ego’s just gets better search relevance.

The link to the Knol is below.

This is the comment received from one Michael Chaize:

“Thank you for this wonderful summary… but please remove the three links that are obviously there to generate traffic and not to show what Adobe Flex. Aanval and Tactical Flex are not the best Flex RIA I’ve met on the web… Really! And I am pretty sure that the redactor Loyal Moses is involved in these 3 applications. It really removes the trust a reader can have in this article.“

My response:

“Thanks for your comments Michael, this is precisely what makes Knol a wonderful new system.

Regarding Tactical FLEX, it is of course my company and Aanval is one of our products. Aanval was recently converted to Adobe Flex from primarily a PHP/AJAX architecture within the last several months, thus the reason for our excitement with the technology.

Anywhere.FM is simply a good example of Flex at work. There are as you already know, many good examples of Flex products and services, and this is why I included the Flex.org link to the very popular showcase.

I do have to point out, that the Knol does not in any form imply or make claims that any of the links or content provided is “the best” as you mentioned above. This is simply false.

As for trust, Google Knol is exciting as it provides a mechanism for perspective on topics while providing credibility through verification. I am in fact Loyal Moses, and as such, readers should know that although I attempt to remain as objective as possible, I do however have opinions, likes and dislikes and enjoy speaking of them.

To be fair, you might disclose that you currently work for Adobe (pre sales). I cannot speak for everyone, but I am sure we all look forward to your perspective on Flex from an internal point of view.“

The apparently offensive Knol on Adobe Flex:

http://knol.google.com/k/loyal-moses/adobe-flex/25apoyhwvbw5s/4#

Google Knol on Adobe FLEX

admin — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:35:00 +0000

I recently gave Google’s Knol a shot and tossed up a quick summary of Adobe FLEX.

Before posting, I did a quick search and was surprised that nobody had posted an article on the topic, however it looks like there are a few new FLEX related Knol’s now.

http://knol.google.com/k/loyal-moses/adobe-flex/25apoyhwvbw5s/4#

Google Knol is about providing an opportunity to own or collaborate on a perspective of your choosing, regardless of uniqueness.

Give it a go.