MS to Deliver Macromedia Flash Player 5 With WinXP

Companies Team Up to Deliver Best User Experience in Windows XP

Microsoft Corp. and Macromedia Inc. today announced that Macromedia Flash Player 5 will ship with all versions of the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, the highly anticipated next major version of the Windows operating system, scheduled for worldwide availability on Oct. 25.

"With Windows XP, we're committed to delivering the best multimedia experience on the Web through new technologies in digital media and Internet browsing," said Chris Jones, vice president of the Windows Client Group at Microsoft. "Distributing Macromedia Flash Player 5 in Windows XP complements the rich media services provided by Microsoft and ensures that Windows XP delivers the great media experiences that our customers expect."

News source: Window Planet