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Director Keeps Its Place at Top

By Jim Rapoza
2003-01-06

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Executive Summary: Director MX

Usability	Good
Capability	Excellent
Performance	Good
Interoperability	Fair
Manageability	Fair
Scalability	Fair
Security	Fair

Combining an improved interface with additional capabilities and greater integration with technologies such as Flash, Macromedias Director MX maintains its position as one of the premier platforms for developing high-end multimedia applications.

COST ANALYSIS

Directors price compares favorably with that of similar development environments, although businesses purchasing the entire Macromedia development line might find it a bit pricey.

(+) Improved user interface; new features for building accessible applications; improved integration options.

(-) No cross-platform collaborative development; no version for older Mac OS.

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