Adobe has revealed plans to introduce Adobe Flex Builder 2 for the Mac.Unveiled at the MAX 2006 Adobe user conference, the prerelease version of the software lets Mac developers build next-generation Web applications.Adobe Flex Builder 2 will support both Intel and PowerPC Macs. The prerelease software—Flex Builder 2 for the Mac and the Flex Builder 2 Eclipse Plug-in for the Mac—are now available at Adobe Labs.Adobe Flex 2 software includes dozens of out-of-the-box components for user interfaces, data, security and more to help developers build applications faster. Adobe also recently introduced the public beta of the software for Linux systems. Flex 2 recently was awarded an Editor’s Choice Award by Java Developers Journal.“We are well on our way to our goal of attaining 1 million Flex developers,” said Jeff Whatcott, senior director of product marketing for Adobe’s Enterprise and Developer Business Unit. “By extending our support to the Mac and Linux platforms, Adobe is showing its dedication to helping developers everywhere join in on the next wave of Web application development.” The company also revealed its Flex Component Exchange.-Jonny Evans, Macworld.co.ukRelated Links: Adobe Releases Acrobat 8, Updates Creative Suite Apple iPod Hits 5 Years Old Adobe Offers New Photoshop Lightroom BetaCheck out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content BrandPost Stay in Control of Your Data with a Secure and Compliant Sovereign Cloud By Stan Kwong Mar 23, 2023 6 mins Cloud Security Cloud Computing News Accenture to lay off 19,000 to cut costs amid economic uncertainty Technology services giant Accenture will continue to hire but meanwhile is cutting staff to streamline operations in the face of economic headwinds. By Anirban Ghoshal Mar 23, 2023 2 mins IT Consulting Services Technology Industry BrandPost Advice from procurement: How to evaluate and propose new IT investments By clearly defining needs and requirements, evaluating TCO, and performing risk assessments, procurement and IT teams can work together to help their business leaders make more informed decisions for an improved bottom line. By Bo Bradshaw, Edgio Procurement Director Mar 23, 2023 5 mins SaaS BrandPost Why AI is key to hiring and retaining developers Data shows that the opportunity to build AI-powered apps figures very prominently in where developers decide to work. By Bryan Kirschner, Vice President, Strategy at DataStax Mar 23, 2023 4 mins Artificial Intelligence IT Leadership Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe