Adobe AIR is a cross-operating system runtime that gives both developers and general Mac users a whole slew of new abilities when it comes to running web applications.
Allowing developers to create new web applications using HTML, XML, JavaScript and Flex, Adobe AIR is a truly flexible and multi-faceted tool. Developers are not limited to using Adobe's library either. Instead they can create, share and use their own in order to create web applications of their choosing.
If you're a general Mac user, Adobe AIR gives you access to new and exciting rich internet applications (RIA). These can be run straight from your desktop, which is highly convenient. These types of programs also use very little memory, generally launch quickly and possess very slick looking animations and graphics. All you have to do is take a quick peek at Adobe's Showcase Gallery to see just exactly what's being developed for Adobe AIR. Some of these innovations include a Google Analytics reporting suite, a Twitter desktop client and a movie directory tool.
It is possible that Adobe AIR might give you some errors, particularly when it comes to installing new apps.
Overall, users will likely be impressed with Adobe AIR's ease of use and the impressive looking apps that are being created for it.
