« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: New Adobe Flash Player version  (Read 1763 times)

Offline Paddy

  • Administrator
  • TS Addict
  • *****
  • Posts: 13797
    • View Profile
    • https://www.paddyduncan.com
New Adobe Flash Player version
« on: April 09, 2008, 10:13:22 PM »
Logged
"If computers get too powerful, we can organize them into committees. That'll do them in." ~Author unknown •iMac 5K, 27" 3.6Ghz i9 (2019) • 16" M1 MBP(2021) • 9.7" iPad Pro • iPhone 13

Offline Gregg

  • TS Addict
  • *****
  • Posts: 11748
    • View Profile
    • http://
New Adobe Flash Player version
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2008, 12:15:04 PM »
Ok, I'll expose my ignorance...

Is this software just for developing web banners, or do I have it in order to view them too?
Who needs to upgrade?
Logged
Ya gotta applaud those bunnies for sacrificing their hearing just so some guy in Cupertino can have better TV reception.

Offline Paddy

  • Administrator
  • TS Addict
  • *****
  • Posts: 13797
    • View Profile
    • https://www.paddyduncan.com
New Adobe Flash Player version
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2008, 04:18:21 PM »
The Flash we're talking about here is Flash Player - which enables you to view all Flash content on the web. This isn't Flash the application, which is what you use to develop Flash content.

And yes, you should update it so that you don't get redirected by banner ad exploits etc. The redirection (inevitably to sites that tell  you your PC is INFECTED! OMG! Download this software (trojan/virus) to fix it RIGHT NOW) is incredibly annoying even if you aren't stupid enough to download the suggested software, as often you cannot get OUT of the loop and have to quit the browser entirely. dry.gif
Logged
"If computers get too powerful, we can organize them into committees. That'll do them in." ~Author unknown •iMac 5K, 27" 3.6Ghz i9 (2019) • 16" M1 MBP(2021) • 9.7" iPad Pro • iPhone 13

Offline Gregg

  • TS Addict
  • *****
  • Posts: 11748
    • View Profile
    • http://
New Adobe Flash Player version
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2008, 08:35:38 PM »
Thanks. I guess I just exposed my tendency to read too fast and gloss over key words; like Player. doh.gif

But I can't seem to find anything called Flash Player or Shockwave on my Mini. dntknw.gif
« Last Edit: April 10, 2008, 08:46:41 PM by Gregg »
Logged
Ya gotta applaud those bunnies for sacrificing their hearing just so some guy in Cupertino can have better TV reception.

Offline Xairbusdriver

  • Administrator
  • TS Addict
  • *****
  • Posts: 26388
  • 27" iMac (mid-17), Big Sur, Mac mini, Catalina
    • View Profile
    • Mid-South Weather
New Adobe Flash Player version
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2008, 09:34:32 PM »
That's because they are both plugin type files for a browser. They simply provide code for displaying Flash and Shockwave data when the browser runs across it. If you've never installed them, they aren't there yet. If you have you should have a ~/Library/Application Support/Macromedia folder in that path. "Flash Player.plugin will probably be in /Library/Internet Plug-ins/. smile.gif
Logged
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF COUNTRIES
Those that use metric = #1 Measurement system
And the United States = The Banana system
CAUTION! Childhood vaccinations cause adults! :yes:

Offline Gregg

  • TS Addict
  • *****
  • Posts: 11748
    • View Profile
    • http://
New Adobe Flash Player version
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2008, 07:29:12 PM »
QUOTE(Xairbusdriver @ Apr 10 2008, 09:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Flash Player.plugin will probably be in /Library/Internet Plug-ins/. smile.gif


That folder is empty. I guess there aren't any "essential" plug-ins since I'm getting along fine without any.
Logged
Ya gotta applaud those bunnies for sacrificing their hearing just so some guy in Cupertino can have better TV reception.
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »