Macromedia is
shipping Generator, its dynamic graphics server, for the Sun Solaris
operating environment.
Generator works with Netscape’s Enterprise or the Apache Web server to
deliver dynamic graphics
on-the-fly. It enables frequently updated data, such as headlines, ad banners,
maps, calendars, charts, etc. – to be edited with new content and served
quickly.
“Macromedia Generator and the robust Sun Solaris operating environment
enable Sun enterprise customers to deliver high-volume,
media-centric Web sites for e-commerce and real-time news and information
services,” said Bill Correll, group manager for digital media markets, Sun
Microsystems. “By working with Macromedia, we’re providing users with a more
compelling and personalized online experience with fast, reliable
performance.”
Macromedia Generator works rather like the “mail merge” function in a word
processing system, separating design and content in a similar way. It is ideal
for web sites that provide personalized or frequently changing graphical
content.
Versions of Macromedia Generator are also available for Microsoft Internet
Information Server on Windows NT, and Microsoft Personal Web Server for
Windows 95. It costs $2,999 per processor.