ColdFuson MX Beta 2 Announced; Flash MX Announced

In an article about Macromedia's new release of Flash, named Flash MX, the new name for the next release of ColdFusion was given as well: ColdFusion MX. (See the news article below for more information.) Along with ColdFusion, it looks like there will be an entire suite of Macromedia products that are integrated in some way or another, all seemingly under the name MX.

Currently, ColdFusion MX is in beta 2, and those who are truly interested in testing out the features to help make it a strong release can apply for the beta at http://www.macromedia.com/go/neobetaapply. Macromedia is doing this as a series of beta tests with an expanding group of testers in each successive release, to eventually include all ColdFusion customers who would like to participate. The best way to ensure you are notified for future ColdFusion betas is to register your copy of ColdFusion Server or ColdFusion Studio at http://www.macromedia.com/software/register. (Thanks to Terry Ford, ColdFusion Product Management, for this information.)

You're doing a service to yourself and the community by being an active participant in the beta. Also, it never hurts to increase your skills and to be ready for the next wave before it hits. Here's a perfect opportunity to introduce yourself to Flash, if you haven't already. In fact, Macromedia is encouraging this cross-polinization: "Our intent is to make Flash MX more relevant to business and business application development. This means that a new set of developers will be attracted to Flash MX. We invite the Flash community to welcome them (and application development) with open arms." (Tom Hale, "Macromedia Flash MX: New Product, More Power")

Judith Dinowitz
Editor-in-Chief
Fusion Authority

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