Welcome to the latest Pugh Computers Newsletter for Education

1. Macromedia Studio 8 - New Version
2. Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 - New Version
3. Macromedia Flash Professional 8 - New Version
4. Macromedia Flash Basic 8 - New Version
5. Macromedia Fireworks 8 - New Version
6. Macromedia Version 8 - Seminars

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New Macromedia Product Releases

We are pleased to report that today Macromedia announced major new releases of their Web Publishing products. These New versions should be available late September.

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Macromedia Studio 8 - New Version*

Design, develop and maintain effective online experiences.

Studio 8 includes the latest releases of Dreamweaver 8, Flash Professional 8, Fireworks 8, Contribute 3, and FlashPaper 2, and offers web designers and developers a new level of expressiveness, efficiency, and simplified workflow. This release of Studio has significant new creative tools that will define the future of interactive experiences.

For further information visit www.pugh.co.uk/products/macromedia/studio8.htm

*Make significant savings by purchasing Studio MX 2004 before the more expensive Studio 8 ships in late September and you will obtain a free of charge upgrade to the new version when it ships*

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Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 - New Version*

The industry's choice for professional web development

Dreamweaver 8 builds on prior releases by expanding functionality in key areas, such as XML and CSS, and streamlining the workflow to help users accomplish more in less time. Build standards-based sites using rich visual tools for XHTML and CSS, integrate XML-based data with a powerful, visual, drag-and-drop workflow. By supporting the latest professional design methodologies, Dreamweaver 8 unlocks the power of open, standards-based development for the web community while enhancing the basic tools that professionals need. Dreamweaver also supports all major server technologies, including ColdFusion, PHP, ASP, ASP.NET, and JSP for developers of all skill levels to bring designs to life.

For further information visit www.pugh.co.uk/products/macromedia/dreamweaver8.htm

*Make significant savings by purchasing Dreamweaver MX 2004 before the more expensive Dreamwever 8 ships in late September and you will obtain a free of charge upgrade to the new version when it ships*

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Macromedia Fireworks 8 - New Version*

Create and optimize images with precise control

Fireworks 8 is the industry-leading solution for creating and optimizing web images with precise control in an intuitive, customizable environment. The optimization tools in Fireworks enable users to strike the balance between maximum image quality and minimum compression size. Fireworks integrates seamlessly with Dreamweaver, Flash, Adobe and other design and development products for ideal conditions to create and optimize images without losing information or time with roundtrip editing. Use visual tools to create professional quality web graphics and animations, such as rollovers and pop-ups, without programming skills.

For further information visit www.pugh.co.uk/products/macromedia/fireworks8.htm

*Make significant savings by purchasing Fireworks MX 2004 before the more expensive Fireworks 8 ships in late September and you will obtain a free of charge upgrade to the new version when it ships*

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Macromedia Flash Basic 8 - New Version*

The industry's choice for advanced interactive content
Flash Basic 8 is a subset of Flash Professional 8 and includes all the core functionality needed to design simple motion graphics and interactivity for delivery to the Flash Player. It is the affordable authoring environment designed for the aspiring professional. For developing more advanced, rich interactive content, interactive video experiences, or mobile content, Flash Professional 8 is the necessary tool.

For further information visit www.pugh.co.uk/products/macromedia/flashbasic.htm
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Macromedia Flash Professional 8 - New Version*

The industry's choice for advanced interactive content
Flash 8 Professional is the most significant release since the introduction of Flash - the industry's most advanced authoring environment for creating interactive websites, engaging digital experiences, and high-impact mobile content. Consisting of all the features in Flash Basic 8, Flash Professional 8 provides advanced Flash developers everything they need to build the most compelling digital content. Whether the design is for high-quality motion graphics and animations, or developing complex interactive applications, Flash Professional 8 provides a rich set of tools and workflows completely optimized for the professional Flash user.

For further information visit www.pugh.co.uk/products/macromedia/flashpro8.htm

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Macromedia Studio 8 Launch Roadshow

Pugh in association with Macromedia are running a series of Free seminars that will feature an overview of the New Macromedia Studio 8 Suite the essential software suite used to design, develop and maintain interactive online experiences.

We will be hosting three half-day events at the locations below:

22nd September - The Lighthouse - Glasgow

27th September - Green Park - Reading

28th September - Millennium Centre - Cardiff

To register for these seminars, visit http://www.pugh.co.uk/events

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