Macromedia Releases Updated Versions of Director 8.5 and Shockwave Player

Macromedia has announced the availability of an updated version to Macromedia Director 8.5 Shockwave Studio, the authoring software used to create Shockwave content. The free update to the studio adds Windows XP compatibility and the inclusion of both hardware and software-based anti-aliasing support. A native Mac OS X version of the Shockwave Player will be available later this month. The free player and software updates can be downloaded from Macromedia.