Flasher Magazine Issue 1

FYI, Lee Brimelow has started a magazine (actually, it seems more of a video format) where he’ll be covering various Flash-related topics.

“I have finally finished editing the first issue of Flasher Magazine! I made a microsite for it but this will also be available on Adobe TV soon.”

http://www.flashermag.com/

Real Time Visitor Map

BO passed along this interesting visitor map. Of course, I don’t think I generate enough traffic to be too attention-grabbing? J

“Every time someone visits our website or one of our participating websites, you will see their location plotted on the map above. This all happens in real time.”

Using Fiddler to Simulate DSL Speeds

Matt F. taught me how to modify Fiddler so that you can simulate DSL speeds:

1. Open Fiddler

2. Select Rules > Customize Rules…

3. CustomRules.js will open in a text editor. Modify the two values below. (Note: to find them quickly, you can search on the word “trickle.”)

Change

// Delay sends by 300ms per KB uploaded.

oSession["request-trickle-delay"] = "300";

To

// Delay sends by 300ms per KB uploaded.

// oSession["request-trickle-delay"] = "300";

// DSL

oSession["request-trickle-delay"] = "75";

Change

// Delay receives by 150ms per KB downloaded.

oSession["response-trickle-delay"] = "150";

To

// Delay receives by 150ms per KB downloaded.

// oSession["response-trickle-delay"] = "150";

// DSL

oSession["response-trickle-delay"] = "38";

4. Save and close custom rules.

You can now switch to DSL speeds in Fiddler by doing the following:

5. Rules > Performance > Simulate Modem Speeds

Zoomify Export in Adobe Photoshop

BH was pointing out that the Zoomify Export in Adobe Photoshop has been updated. We think this version support ActionScript 3.

All of the Flash component options (for purchase) at Zoomify are interesting, too.

Catalyst and Cocomo

I thought these projects on Adobe Labs were interesting.

First, they’ve changed the name of “Thermo” to Flash Catalyst.

http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/flashcatalyst/

Second:

“Developers who are looking to integrate real-time social capabilities into their RIAs should also check out Cocomo. Cocomo allows you to build real-time, multi-user applications with Flex in less time than ever before.”

http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/cocomo/