Flash 11 Beta Brings 64-Bit Support To Windows
Adobe has recently released the first beta version of the upcoming Adobe Flash 11 version. The beta is publicly available, specifically for testing purposes and developers who want to integrate the new features into their applications.
Probably the biggest new feature in the beta is native 64-bit support for 64-bit Windows operating systems. While still in beta, it marks a milestone in the 64-bit development of Flash, as the beta release indicates that 64-bit support might be added to the final version of Flash 11.
Users with the intention to download the 64-bit version of Flash beta need to know that it can only be run in a 64-bit web browser. That’s Internet Explorer mostly, and some custom compiled versions of the Firefox web browser. Users who run a 64-bit browser can install the 64-bit version of Flash normally on their system, provided that it is a 64-bit operating system as well. To sum it up: You need a 64-bit OS, a 64-bit web browser to install the 64-bit version of Flash 11 Beta.
What else is new in Flash 11? Adobe lists the following features on the Adobe Labs page: Stage3D APIs, G.711 audio compression for telephone, H264/AVC SW Encoding, Socket Progress Events and HD Surround Sound.
Adobe® Flash® Player 11 desktop beta drives innovation for rich, engaging digital experiences with new features for cross-platform browser-based viewing of expressive rich world wide web applications, content, and videos across devices. Some of the features from the Flash Player Incubator, such as Stage 3D and 64-bit support, have been moved into this beta release.
While useful to some users, they might not be relevant for the majority of Flash users at this point in time. Flash 11 Beta could be more interesting to developers who may have plans to integrate one or some of the new features into their applications.
Interested users can download 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Flash 11 Beta from the Adobe website. The new version is available for Windows, Linux and Macintosh computer systems. The download page links to 32bit and 64bit Flahs uninstallers, for users who need to go back to version 10 of Flash.
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