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Thread ID: 22533 2002-07-23 15:26:00 you know flash player, not the plug-in... sal (67) Press F1
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64661 2002-07-23 15:26:00 i was wondering if that flash player, not the browser plug in, was illegal to distribute freely, because i think its not possible to play flash games offline through a browser ( i have yet to try, probably can :S ), anyone know?, cos im thinkin of putting it as a download on my orcon (http://www.orcon.net.nz) site (more info on my site soon tp, and help would be appreciated bout it too :p) sal (67)
64662 2002-07-23 15:47:00 i cant see if the browser+flash plugin works on playing .swf files, cos it switchs over to the Flash Player, so can someone let me know if that works please sal (67)
64663 2002-07-23 21:10:00 The following is copied from the Macromedia Site (www.macromedia.com)

3. License Restrictions

(a) Other than as set forth in Section 2, you may not make or distribute copies of the Software, or electronically transfer the Software from one computer to another or over a network.
(b) You may not alter, merge, modify, adapt or translate the Software, or decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or otherwise reduce the Software to a human-perceivable form.
(c) You may not sell, rent, lease, or sublicense the Software.
(d) You may not modify the Software or create derivative works based upon the Software.
(e) You may not export the Software into any country prohibited by the United States Export Administration Act and the regulations thereunder.
(f) In the event that you fail to comply with this EULA, Macromedia may terminate the license and you must destroy all copies of the Software (with all other rights of both parties and all other provisions of this EULA surviving any such termination).
NathanTheKind (472)
64664 2002-07-23 23:09:00 The standalone player is part of the download when you get the plugin. Basically, if the person can see it online, then offline won't be a problem.

The standalone player is usually launched when you double click on a .swf file.
Elwin Way (229)
64665 2002-07-24 14:15:00 are you sure.... sal (67)
64666 2002-07-24 21:42:00 Well...

I work with Flash. I know Macromedia a pretty funny about using the player, for example you may distribute the installer with your CD's. You also are obliged (with Shockwave) to put Macromedia logos and credits at the end of your movie.

As for the flash player, I'm sure (don't quote me though) the standalone player is basically 'called' by the browser when viewing flash. Anyway, people can view flash files offline by loading them into their browser.
Elwin Way (229)
64667 2002-07-24 21:53:00 "The Macromedia Flash Player and Shockwave Player free distribution agreement does not allow you to distribute the players by themselves from your website. The licensee must direct visitors to the Macromedia Web Players area of our Downloads site. We carefully manage the Downloads site to ensure your audience a smooth, free, and easy Internet download of our web players. To make it easy for your visitors to link to our website, we provide Macromedia web player buttons to download and display on your site. "

This is from here (www.macromedia.com)
Elwin Way (229)
64668 2002-07-25 04:13:00 thanks for the info elwin

grtz sal.

ps, are you a guy or a chick? :D
sal (67)
64669 2002-07-25 06:32:00 er.. why? Elwin Way (229)
64670 2002-07-25 06:53:00 Elwin, the simplest answer is "Yes". Keep 'em confused. ]:) Graham L (2)
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