Adobe offloads unwanted Linux AIR onto OEMs

Adobe Software is putting the future of Linux AIR in the hands of OEMs, admitting its own attempts to promote the Flash-based media runtime on Linux have had very little impact.

The company has said it plans no new versions of the AIR runtime or development tools for Linux.

Adobe seems to believe AIR stands a better chance getting on devices like smartphones and TVs if development is left to those already in these markets. Adobe's own attempts to promote AIR for Linux have sparked relatively few downloads.

"By focusing on the porting kit and support of partner implementations, we expect to provide broader support for AIR across Linux-based PCs and devices, whereas our own desktop Linux releases have accounted for less than 0.5% of lifetime AIR downloads," Adobe said here.

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