Authorware Inc., based in Minneapolis, was the original developer and marketer of the Authorware interactive learning system.[1]
History[]
Dr. Michael W. Allen of Control Data Corporation (CDC) developed a visual version of PLATO (Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operations). When CDC expressed little interest in the project, Allen was permitted to to make a bid for the technology.[2] He then founded the Authorware company in 1984, which was incorporated the following year.[3] Authorware captured 80% of the computer-based learning market in about 3 years; 30% of the company's revenue came from professional consulting services.[1] It also launched a Creative Partners program to attract developers with software discounts.[4]
Merger[]
Authorware Inc. merged with MacroMind-Paracomp to form Macromedia in March 1992. Authorware CEO Bud Colligan became president and COO of the combined company.[5] In December 2005, Macromedia itself was acquired by Adobe Systems.[6] In August 2007, Adobe announced that Authorware development would be discontinued as the eLearning market had migrated to its Flash and Captivate products.[7][8]
References[]
- ↑ Definition of: Macromedia, PC Magazine. Accessed 2019-11-03.
- ↑ Top Notch, Top Dollar, Authorware Is a Serious Multimedia Tool by Paul Murphy, PC Magazine. 1992-01-14.
- ↑ Merger builds multimedia powerhouse by Jeanette Borzo, InfoWorld, p.9. 1992-03-09.
- ↑ Adobe Completes Acquisition of Macromedia, Adobe Systems. 2005-12-05. Archived 2005-12-07.
External links[]
- Authorware.com by Dazzle Technologies (Flash required)
- Authorware Inc. at the Adobe Wiki
- Adobe Authorware: History at Wikipedia
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