FreshAIRApps is, as its name would suggest, a directory of new Adobe AIR applications. As AIR has grown in popularity, we've started following the site more closely to see what's new in the AIR world. The only comparable site out there at the moment is Adobe's own AIR showcase. Because FreshAIRApps is such a great resource, it surprised us to hear reports that Adobe is upset with the site's owner over his use of the "Adobe® AIR™" trademark. According to a message on the front page of FreshAIRApps, the site will continue as RefreshingApps.com, with the purpose of promoting the work of the developer community, not promoting Adobe. The site's owner says that the move caused him financial loss. No word from Adobe, although the message claims that the company's community evangelists think FreshAIRApps is good promotion for AIR.
[via ReadWriteWeb]
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7-07-2008 @ 6:30PM
John said...
So they think they own the word air like Microsoft thought they owned the word windows?
I know he does not ae the funds but big bisiness is getting out of hand.
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7-07-2008 @ 6:31PM
Neil said...
Is it me or is Refreshingapps.com down or something, all I get is the text "It works!" and thats it.
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7-07-2008 @ 6:31PM
scotty said...
It's down for me, too, Neal.
But freshairapps.com is still online. Ironic.
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7-08-2008 @ 3:17AM
Dave said...
I emailled James of FreshAirApps two days ago about this and he is having a conversation with some guy at Adobe in the next few days to try and sort this matter out and hopefully,if everything goes ok,FreshAirApps will still be alive and kicking.
FreshAirApps is still up and running,just click on Showcase
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