Macromedia Thursday unveiled the latest version of its Shockwave Multiuser Server for users of Director 7. This update provides expanded functionality for developers creating multi-user
applications.
When implemented, Shockwave Multiuser Server enables Web users to
collaborate and communicate in real time using rich, dynamic Shockwave
content created with Macromedia’s Director 7 Shockwave
Internet Studio.
Shockwave Multiuser Server 2’s new features enable Shockwave applications
to share data more efficiently using new server runtime attributes. Its new
server commands provide easier scripting when creating multiuser Shockwave
applications. New database objects allow persistent data (e.g., member
profiles for personalization, high scores and other game state information,
or collaborative creations) to be stored more efficiently.
The interaction facilitated on a site by Shockwave Multiuser Server opens
a variety of options for developers, such as the creation of user friendly
technical support, easily supported one-to-one contact, and online meetings
in a workplace setting. Features that support these new developments include
intermovie messaging, relational databases, group attributes, improved Lingo
syntax and server extensibility.
Shockwave Multiuser Server 2 is shipping with Director 7 Shockwave
Internet Studio, and includes a license for developers to deploy
applications that support up to 50 simultaneous users. Registered customers
can download
the new server for free from Macromedia’s (MACR) Web site.
Additional licenses for
100, 500, or 1,000 users can also be purchased from Macromedia. Macromedia
has also partnered with HearMe to extend the reach of multiuser Shockwave
applications to up to 1 million users using HearMe’s POP.X Server.
Users upgrading from Shockwave Multiuser Server 1.0 to 2.0, must first download version 1.0.2. No new version of Macromedia Director or the Shockwave Player is required for use with version 2 of the server.
