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TheForce
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Last reply · posted in The Phone & Tablet Zone
Adobe has announced it will end its development of Flash for mobile devices and plans to concentrate future efforts on HTML5.
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meStevo
It is and will still be a feature on all Android devices I expect. It's not like they're pulling it off of devices and websites. Adobe will still do security updates as necessary, and sites using Flash already came to terms with which devices can and can't use their content at this point. There just won't be a Flash Plugin 11, 12, etc.

It's only so much of the victory some are making it out to be, it's not like Flash will suddenly not be used on websites and is being pulled from the Android market.
TheForce
Sorry guys, I should know better than to write a "war zone" title with this group. It was a tongue in cheek title. I forgot that some would get unnerved over it.

But in all honesty, I do recognize that Flash is not permanent. Change is permanent. And this is what Adobe's decision is all about. It's time to change. Rocky is right about business. They want to change to what works everywhere.
tigerfan33
Flash WILL go away as there will be no more updates. As operating systems grow on devices. Flash will not be able to catch up...... Adobe has agreed. How soon will it go away is anyone's guess.
meStevo
Flash WILL go away as there will be no more updates. As operating systems grow on devices. Flash will not be able to catch up...... Adobe has agreed. How soon will it go away is anyone's guess.

This I agree with, everyone's kinda got the funeral before the death here though.

Flash will still be on sites... the mobile plugin will still be updated with security and bug fixes as necessary. RIM is even going to continue developing the plugin to ensure support on future tablets/OSes so looks like will be an 'advertising claim' for some time.

...and then there's Adobe Air... which will be running Flash-based apps on most phones anyways by including a webkit browser in it's framework...
Hall
Sorry guys, I should know better than to write a "war zone" title with this group. It was a tongue in cheek title. I forgot that some would get unnerved over it.
Only issue I have is when people make inaccurate statements. I use both Apple and Android products.... I also didn't blink when I read that Adobe killed Flash. If I had a reaction, it was "so ?".
TheForce
This I agree with, everyone's kinda got the funeral before the death here though.

Flash will still be on sites... the mobile plugin will still be updated with security and bug fixes as necessary. RIM is even going to continue developing the plugin to ensure support on future tablets/OSes so looks like will be an 'advertising claim' for some time.

...and then there's Adobe Air... which will be running Flash-based apps on most phones anyways by including a webkit browser in it's framework...

Well, Adobe has to fix the security issues or suffer great repercussions if they don't. Point many realize is that while Flash will still be on sites, it would be stupid for any smart web developer to convince a new client they should use Flash over html5 considering what Adobe has announced. Therefore, while Flash remains on older websites, those will be fewer and fewer in number as they get updated. I see it like, 'Yes, there are still computers running win95, but who would buy a new computer and load it with win95?' :D I had one system here with win95 only because of a software requirement. It ran fine for my task and then when the hardware and associated software was obsolete, I pulled the win95 box and into the trash.

The example of RIM is not a good one if you've been keeping up with RIM's future. They are in real trouble since they never had a good base with private individuals. Just enterprise, and last summer many companies have given way to android and iphone because of their employees' demands. RIM's enterprise business outlook is gloom and doom. Huge layoffs and a stock that has fallen off the cliff. If RIM expects to stay in business they have one choice- Android. That would just allow them to compete again. They will also need to copy the iphone form factor too. It's what people want and what sells. My wife hates her company owned BB!
navychop
Yep. You don't hear the words "crack berry" much anymore. Maybe in Europe.....
berck
It is and will still be a feature on all Android devices I expect. ... There just won't be a Flash Plugin 11, 12, etc.

I currently have Flash 11 on my Android. :-)
Hall
Yep. You don't hear the words "crack berry" much anymore. Maybe in Europe.....
I think Blackberries have went back to "business" users, where they are better suited and started from. A few years ago, before iPhone and Android became popular, regular users were upgrading to BBs and I had to ask "why?" or just snicker... I'd bet that 80% of non-business users used it for phone calls, text, and light web-browsing. Did they set up e-mail, for instance ? Nope !

Of course, I'm sure it's no different today with iPhone or Android users, but at least they're used for more than just the (3) things I mentioned above, what with all the apps available.
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osu1991
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Another Tulsa King spin off.🙄
dishstaller
Another Tulsa King spin off.🙄
But.....if you like Tulsa King....looks like you would probably like this as well. I don't mind spin-offs as long as they don't involve a sassy niece who moves from the big city :rolleyes:
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Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
I thought I would come here and find lots of complaints about the update to the dish anywhere mobile app, but am not seeing any. It used to look just like the desktop webpage. Now you can no longer filter by sports channels or movie channels. Plus that they made it look like a big button telephone and you see fewer channels in the screen which requires more scrolling. Yes I realize you can look at sports then select which sport you want to look at, I just liked being able to see all sporting events in the guide with all other channels being filtered out. Am I alone in the wilderness on this?
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Juan
Not alot of dish customers any more
Foxbat
I'm not a big fan of the new layout, especially on my Apple TV. It used to look like the old Guide layout on the Hopper 3, but they changed parts of that, too.
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dishstaller
I really dislike change for the sake of change
TheRatPatrol
Last reply · posted in TV Shows
Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.

I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
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Jimbo

Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
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Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
Tony as the director.🙄
Jimbo
Tony as the director.🙄
Would you rather have LaRoche ???
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I liked this episode and a toned down Tony...
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Would you rather have LaRoche ???
No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
Jimbo
No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...

Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)

Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.

Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.

It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.
dishstaller
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Last reply · posted in Movie Talk
Might be worth a watch when it comes out. Looks like typical big corp against the little guy movie BUT....there is a reason this plot type is so oft repeated, it draws audiences.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-f9OGsKHd4
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dishstaller
BTW, I noticed right after I posted this that someone else had already mentioned it....sorry for the duplicate thread. Still looking forward to seeing the movie.
meStevo
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Last reply · posted in Movie Talk
If you're going try to read / listen to the book (can't recommend the audio book enough) before this comes out, I'd avoid trailers.

Trailer below, spoiling it to make sure you read the above bold message first. The book / audio book are fantastic. Go into this blind if you can IMO!




Kind of disappointed at how much they show. A lot still to see, but man, some good reveals in the book that are just served up here.
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meStevo
I've seen it twice. Can't recommend the audio book enough, Ray Porter's performance is amazing and there's so much more in the book than the movie.
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"Project Hail Mary" should be on Prime Video starting Friday, July 3.
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Forgot to comment. I did watch when it first came out on MGM. I enjoyed it a lot. I think reading the book made it easier to watch. Several friends commented it was a little hard to follow.
TRG
TRG
"astrophage". I read the book but didn't see the film yet.
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"Project Hail Mary" should be on Prime Video starting Friday, July 3.
That's what I will be watching this weekend.🤗
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Kindle book on sale for $2.99 today at Amazon.
dishstaller
.........there's so much more in the book than the movie.
I agree. That can go for pretty much any book vs movie. Back when I was single I would read any Stephen King or John Grisham book I could get my hands on. When you read a book you make up the scenes and characters in your mind.....the movie version always disappoints.
meStevo
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Last reply · posted in The Sports Section
Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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Selfish Drake Maye holds back on giving the ball to Bills unlike Jags game, gets the win on the road.
Y
Selfish Drake Maye holds back on giving the ball to Bills unlike Jags game, gets the win on the road.
A big win for the Patriots, and they are now 3-2.

Browns lose a close one with... The Jets. That is a classic Browns loss (granted, any loss is a classic one it seems). 49'ers, Vikings, and Chiefs remain undefeated. The AFC north have a three way tie at 3-2 for second place. :eek:
osu1991
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Hopefully nowhere near a microphone.
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Hopefully nowhere near a microphone.
After having experienced Gus Ferguson trying to call soccer games, I'm uncertain why NFL football analysts get hate. Even the "worst" of them are pretty good.
meStevo
Jalen Hurts out indefinitely as they treat and monitor a superficial blood clot in his leg.


View: https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2111074303185989663?s=20
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dishstaller
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I had quit watching this show years ago because I ended up more annoyed than entertained. Well......I'm STILL more annoyed than entertained. I DO find it interesting to see how things work behind the scenes at many businesses. What annoys me is how utterly out of touch CEOs are with the companies they run. At the end of almost every episode the head of the company is amazed at how hard the employees have to work and many times have to work around impossible guidelines set forth from headquarters.

I found this one interesting because the new CEO had big plans for this company, Muscle Maker Grill, and it looked like the stores were all pretty busy. Recent history hasn't been good to this company however. I bet the covid lockdowns were the real killer.


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Scott Greczkowski
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Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

So let the game continue!

The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!

Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game

Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.

Example:

Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne


Get it?


An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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White Wedding - Billy Idol
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White Christmas - Elvis Presley
dishstaller
Dirty White Boy - Foreigner
Bobby
Tickle Me (Dirty, Dirty Feeling) - Elvis Presley
dishstaller
Dirty Diana - Michael Jackson