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Adobe's latest version of Shockwave Player browser plug-in works like a charm, running with ease any and all of the Web games we played during testing. The latest version downloads quickly, and even though the installation process launches your browser to complete the setup, the process flows smoothly with no slowdowns. In fact, the browser launch helps determine whether your installation is successful; if you're able to view the Shockwave video after the browser opens, you're good to go.
Our tests turned up nothing to make us worry. We experienced no glitches or problems. For gamers, Shockwave Player is a must-have. Users at any level of expertise should have no qualms about installing or upgrading Shockwave Player.
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With Shockwave Player, you can enjoy multimedia games, learning applications, and product demonstrations on the Web, using exciting new 3D technology.
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"Adobe....don't go away mad...Please Just Go Away"
Version: Adobe Shockwave Player 11.6.3.633
Pros
does it really get better
Cons
Does It Really Get Better
Summary
this is still way overdone
not acceptable -
"Solid Nitrogenous Waste"
Version: Adobe Shockwave Player 11.6.0.626
Pros
Who can tell?
Cons
The last umpty-seven updates have been a "con."
Summary
I've attempted to download and install Adobe Shockwave Player for Mac for the last I-don't-know-how-many times an update has been announced and have yet to be able to actually open it given that it tells me "the file cannot be found" (after Reader opens and asks me yet again if I want it to be the default for viewing PDF files despite checking "never ask again"). Perusing the FAQ was a further waste of time--it seems that those without administrator privileges lack permission to install but I'm not only the sole user of my computer but wasn't asked to "phone home," either (unlike installing, e.g., Flash Player or Reader).
All in all, a monumental waste of personal resources and a rather annoying pain in the posterior. -
"Shockwave never tells you what they fixed for safety"
Version: Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5.9r615
Pros
CNET gives me the link
Cons
Shockwave site does not do a good job helping you know which one to install, telling you which version you have and telling you how they fixed it.
Summary
you gotta have it so I just keep installing the latest version
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"trying to find out if it is safe"
Version: Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5.9r615
Pros
trying to find out if it is safe
Cons
trying to find out if it is safe
Summary
trying to find out if it is safe
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"But not 10.6?"
Version: Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5.7r609
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
According to Adobe, the system requirements stop at 10.5. Does that mean it isn't necessary for Snow Leopard, that they haven't made it compatible with Snow Leopard, or that they never heard of Snow Leopard? Until or unless I find that this POS is essential, I think I'll give it a miss. -
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Version: Adobe Shockwave Player 8.5.1
Pros
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Cons
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Summary
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"Plays the hottest 3D games"
Version: Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5.0r596
Pros
Uh 3D online rocks
Cons
what's bad about 3d games?
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"It's just okay"
Version: Adobe Shockwave Player 11.0.0r465
Pros
It works just fine
Cons
It disappears. Can't find it when i need it so i have to reinstall it a lot..
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"it works very well"
Version: Adobe Shockwave Player 11.0.3r470
Pros
to play well
Cons
nothing to say
Summary
every thing ok
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"Rosetta Stone Doesn't Support (Mac OSX 10.5)"
Version: Adobe Shockwave Player 11.0.0r465
Pros
It's pretty sometimes.
Cons
doesn't completely support Rosetta Stone online.
Summary
I don't know what the exact problem is, but when I attempt to open a session, the session itself does not show anything.
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