Adobe Flash Plugin and the FireFox Browser

Richi Jennings notes that FireFox will no longer run Adobe Flash unless the plugin software is patched for security threats. Jennings calls for Flash to be discontinued, as it has repeatedly been a source of security holes.

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HTML 5 Is the New Web Markup Standard

W3Schools offers a glossary/tutorial for using HTML 5 . Both Microsoft and Mozilla offer tips for using HTML5 to program for their platforms.

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HTML5

HTML5 Development Center is a nice place to learn tips about applying the new web document standard.

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Voice Recognition In HTML5

Glenn Shires reports that HTML5 will allow voice recognition by Web pages. His page includes a brief demo video.

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Web App Development

Ericka Chickowski prepared a slideshow demonstrating that the three reasons for developing platform specific apps are:

1. To make the app available when offline;
2. To take advantage of device hardware;
3. Speed requirements (native apps run faster).

Otherwise, she provides seven reasons for using HTML5 to create or prototype the app.

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