Alexandros Nipirakis wrote:
>I disagree --
>
> While one might be able to make an argument that flash makes sense on
> the iPad (larger screen) as a flash developer, I simply dont code
> flash for mobile devices.

That is your personal choice.


> In other words, most flash is created for an optimized for at least a
> 1024x768 screen.  Flash documents are not all that scalable -- and if
> you try to do something REALLY outrageous, then flash dies.

I remember when flash first came out in the 1990s, 640x480 was the norm. At 
due to the fact that it's vector based, it scales very well.


> Why is it everyone critisizes for Flash only?  Silverlight isn't
> available either, neither is Java Applet -- both of which are also
> used for providing RIA.

I don't notice the absence of SL or Java, but I sure notice the absence of 
Flash. Jobs singled out Flash too -- for a good reason.


> Whatever the reason, I do not see this as being that big of a deal.  I
> have never used flash on a small device, but suspect the experience
> would be less than good.

Why not let the consumers decide?

Vitaliy 

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