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Episode Synopsis
Apple kept it's news under lock and key in November 2000, so while they hunker down in 2000 and we all hunker down in 2020 let's learn about the software Stove Jobs loved to hate, FutureSplash Macromedia Adobe Flash. We discuss the history of Flash, it's rise to prominence in the late 90's, it's eventual decline when the iPhone busted onto the scene, and it's suprisingly long life behind the scenes on some of your favorite TV shows. Follow Up Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter Hot Cocoa History of the Web: Oct 23 , 2000 Konquerer Apple Creates New Executive Position to Regain Education Market Share Apple Menu On OS X? You Betcha' Sig Software officially closed shop in May of THIS YEAR! The 2000 Presidential Election was a disaster, and was decided by the Supreme Court on December 12, 2000 NVIDIA Releases New Mobile Chip, Leaves Door Open For Mac Compatibility OmniGraffle Beta Released for OSX Flash ⚡️ This article is a great primer on the history of Flash More info on the history of Flash animation A good timeline of flash and it’s features over time, as well as a history A brief overview - this touches on Apple’s decision not to bring Flash to the iPhone More on Apple & Flash Apple’s... rather, Adobe’s own Kevin Lynch’s thoughts at the time A list of cartoons that used Flash at some point, from web only to professional shows The Best Cartoons of the Early Internet The Internet Archive Flash Library Flash Animations/Games Discussed: Trogdor Charlie the Unicorn Final Fantasy Tribute - Robo Voice Prowlies at the River - Special thanks to Cristobal Ortega for the recommendation Dragon Age Journeys The Impossible Quiz Motherload QWOP Canabalt Recommendations: Josh Flash Animations: Animator vs. Animation Flash Game: Captain Forever Matt Show: Star Trek: Lower Decks Game: Shenmue for the SEGA Dreamcast 🌀 Connect with us elsewhere on the internet Twitter Website Email
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