Macromedia Inc.’s Director MX began shipping today and is available immediately from Macromedia’s online store.
Director is Macromedia’s multimedia authoring application. The new MX version brings Mac OS X compatibility, as well as bringing the product into the company’s MX family line. See our November 25 article for details on the new features.
“Macromedia Director MX is a major new version of a flagship product that has enabled unique solutions to business communication challenges for more than a decade,” said Norm Meyrowitz, Macromedia’s president of products. “Director provides a flexible, robust, and mature toolset that developers continue to depend on when they want to deliver the most compelling, interactive experiences both online and off-line.”
Macromedia Director MX costs US$1,199 for new users, and $399 for users upgrading from versions 8.0 or 8.5, with educational pricing at $499. Government and corporate volume licensing will also be available. Director MX is available for Mac OS X 10.1 or higher.