SWFFix is a project by Geoff Stearns and Bobby van der Sluis with the goal to create the ultimate JavaScript library for embedding Flash content.
Both Geoff and Bobby have made their marks by authoring SWFObject and UFO, which are currently the two most popular open source Flash embed libraries available.
Thank you guys for that great work!
This article looks deeply into the complexities and subtleties of embedding Flash content and examines the most popular embedding methods to see how good they really are.
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by Bobby van der Sluis, A List Apart
UFO is a DOM script that detects the Flash plug-in and embeds Flash objects (files with the .swf extension). It has its roots in the Web Standards community and is designed to support W3C standards compliant, accessible and search engine friendly web design. It also contains several features and best practice techniques that other scripts currently don't have. UFO is free, licensed under the CC-GNU LGPL and an Open Source Flash Project.
Nowadays, broadband connections are widespread amongst the internet. Finally, video can be effectively added to website. But which format to go for? (Flash!). And how to get it done? This article features some tips and tricks for compressing and delivering video to the web.
There seems to be a lot of confusion about the code needed to properly embed Flash objects within a website: it's the most frequently asked question at this site's forum. The rise of profiling sites like Myspace (who filter lots of codes) and the recent Eolas patent enforcement have thrown even more confusion into the mix. In this article, I'll try to clearly align the best options for Flash embedment. I'll also mention the most common pitfalls, and their workarounds.
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