Retail box of Authorware 7
Macromedia Authorware is a series of web learning applications that were marketed by Macromedia after its predecessor merged with Authorware Inc.[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.[1] He then founded the Authorware company in 1984,[2] and soon captured 80% of the computer-based learning market.[3]
Release history[]
The company's flagship project was first released as Best Course of Action for Macintosh before being renamed to Authorware Professional in early 1992.[4][5] Authorware Inc. then merged with MacroMind-Paracomp to form Macromedia in March 1992.[6]
Discontinuation[]
In December 2005, Macromedia itself was acquired by Adobe Systems.[7] On August 3, 2007, Adobe announced that Authorware development would be discontinued as the eLearning market had migrated to its Flash and Captivate products.[8][9] The final released version was 7.0.2.[10]
References[]
- ↑ Definition of: Macromedia, PC Magazine. Accessed 2019-11-03.
- ↑ 'Interactive Multimedia' bringing it all together by Tony Bove and Cheryl Rhodes, Chicago Tribune. 1989-03-19.
- ↑ Computing Calendar: Using Multimedia with the Best Course of Action (Authorware Professional), U-M Computing News vol.5 no.11 p.22, University of Michigan. 1990-06-18.
- ↑ 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 Support Center at Adobe
- Authorware.com by Dazzle Technologies (Flash required)
- Authorware at EduTech Wiki
- Macromedia Authorware at IT History Society
- Macromedia Authorware at the Adobe Wiki
- Adobe Authorware at Wikipedia
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