Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Adobe AIR for Linux

Important: This prerelease of Adobe AIR for Linux is alpha-quality and is not feature complete. If you are looking for Adobe AIR for Macintosh or Windows, please go to Adobe.com.

The Adobe® AIR for Linux alpha is a version of the Adobe AIR runtime that allows Adobe AIR applications to be deployed on computers and devices running the Linux operating system. In addition, Adobe Flex® Builder™ for Linux can be used to build rich internet applications that deploy to the desktop and run across operating systems using proven web technologies.

See the release notes for more information regarding this alpha runtime. Please help us ensure that the final release of Adobe AIR for Linux will be of the highest quality by installing and using this alpha version and sending us your feedback on the forums.

The Adobe AIR for Linux alpha is *not* feature complete. AIR applications that run on the Mac and Windows version may not run on the Linux alpha depending on the features used by that application. Please review the release notes for more information on which features are not available in the alpha.

Follow these steps to begin experiencing the Adobe AIR for Linux alpha:

  1. Review the system requirements and release notes for known issues
  2. Download and install the Adobe AIR for Linux alpha
  3. Download sample applications that run on Adobe AIR for Linux
  4. Developers only: Download and install the Adobe AIR for Linux SDK
  5. Read the Adobe AIR for Linux Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  6. Ask questions and share your feedback in the Adobe AIR for Linux Labs forum.

    Please note that your submission of comments, ideas, feature requests and techniques on this and other Adobe maintained forums, as well as Adobe's right to use such materials, is governed by the Terms of Use.