Of course, Microsoft wouldn’t want that, the more CPU programs uses, the more new PCs sells, the more OEM copys with Windows Microsoft sells.

Why not dream of Flash with OpenGL accelleration? OpenGL actually benefits from Vistas server-client virtualization of graphics accelleration hardware

http://www.opengl.org/pipeline/article/vol003_9/

After all, hardware accelleration heaven can lead to amazing things
http://clipaday.com/videos/ridiculous-image-technology-coming

Boy was I wrong about Apollo!!! LOL Mike was I repentant enough at FITC’07. Anyway I ‘m knee deep in Apollo development for the Saffron UML tool I’ve been working and I can’t believe what I have been missing. You guys definitely scored a convert here… I can’t believe I drank All of that M$ cool-aid!! LOL… anyways keep it rocking! Apollo ROCKS!!!!!

Cheers,
Sam ( the prodigal son )

Btw… I am a Flash dev. I Have been a serious flash dev for over 8 years. So I’m definetely not missing the point on this one and while it may be a little difficult to believe there are those of us who have hardcore Computer Science background and still choose to deal with flash (despite it’s many limitation). We are just interested in seeing the platform catch up to our abilities as developers.

Cheers,
Sam

I agree the Flash has a much broader penetration. It runs on multiple desktops which is a fantastic achievement. However… What I find amusing is that you guys have already solved the performance problem. The Shockwave player does a lot of things in the realm of hardware acceleration that if used within flash could really make flash a contender against WPF. Sure WPF needs some work (speically in the hardware arena). But don’t you think Microsoft knows this? Of course they do and they are working on making WPF better and more efficient so it can run on just run of the mill hardware… and at that point Flash will start becoming more and more irrelevant. Look, I don’t want to see Flash go… but I think you guys really need to up the momentum. I see it everyday… Experienced flash developers checking out WPF, why? Because they have more options and more choices to create interactive experiences. And while Flash may seem like the logical choice now, there are no guarantees in life and underestimating WPF and WPF/E could mean serious problems for Adobe and Flash.

cheers,
Sam

I think what people are missing is that a lot of people who aren’t neccessarily Flash Devs would read you blog so it’s good that your linking up examples like this for people outside the Flash community to see.

http://www.winsupersite.com/images/showcase/pdc2005_day0_02.jpg

They are running a 3D sphere FULL of video content that is actually playing will the 3d camara moves around. WPF makes flash look like a scooter compared to a dragster. Don’t get me wrong I’m a Mac user and have no love for windows. But credit must be given where credit is deserved. And WPF runs rings around Flash. So instead of being awed at a little demo you guys should get with the program and really take Microsoft’s threat seriously. Before Adobe becomes the next microsoft victim.

Cheers,
Sam

[md] Yes, you can do very cool things with WPF, Vista, and high-end hardware if you leverage WPF’s hardware acceleration. This demo is cool because it runs on every major operating system, including four more versions of Windows than WPF supports (and Linux). Oh, and over 700 million people already have the Player required to render this. How many people have Vista with WPF support and adequate hardware again? [/md]