Wave Issue 0345 01/09/04 Article 1-01

*** Macromedia Announces Macromedia Director MX 2004
(January 5)

Macromedia announced Macromedia Director MX 2004, with support
for JavaScript, Flash MX 2004 content, DVD-Video, and the ability
to create projector files for both Mac and Windows platforms.

Director MX 2004 supports most video, audio, bitmap, 3D, and
vector formats with Xtras plug-in architecture and can launch and
edit both Flash and Fireworks. Interactivity within projects can
now be scripted directly using JavaScript, Lingo, or a
combination of both.

Macromedia Director MX 2004, expected to ship in English in
February, is priced at $1,199 for new users, and $399 for
upgrades from Director 8.5 and Director MX. Education,
government, and volume licensing options are available. The
software works on Mac OS X v10.2.6 or higher, and for Windows
2000 or Windows XP.