Frequently asked questions

What is an Adobe Air application?

Adobe AIR is a cross-operating system runtime that lets developers combine HTML, Ajax, Adobe Flash, and Flex technologies to deploy rich Internet applications (RIAs) on the desktop.

What operating systems does Adobe AIR run on?

Adobe AIR is available for Microsoft Windows 2000; Windows XP; Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise; Mac OS X v10.4 or 10.5; and Linux.

How does Adobe AIR compare to the browser?

A web browser enables a user to interact with content and applications typically located on a website on a server. Adobe AIR builds upon capabilities and technologies used in the browser to enable deployment of applications on the desktop. Adobe AIR complements the browser by providing users and developers with a choice about how to deliver and use applications built with web technologies.

How does Adobe AIR compare to Flash Player?

Adobe Flash Player is a browser plug-in that provides advantages for users and content creators in the browser, including the ability to deliver RIAs in the browser. Adobe AIR incorporates technologies originally developed in Flash Player and enables rich Internet applications on the desktop. Adobe AIR and Flash Player provide complementary deployment methods for the RIAs.

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