Other programs exploit Air's ability to access both web content and files on a computer's disk.įor example, the web-version of Finetunes allows users to stream music over the internet The current versions of the programs only work on PCs. The corporation is currently building prototype versions of several applications such as the news ticker, which displays headlines on a desktop, and mini Motty, which provides desktop football commentary. 'The nice thing about it is that it works on all the different platforms - Mac, PC and eventually Linux,' said John O'Donovan, chief architect in the BBC's Future Media and Technology Journalism division. The BBC is also building prototype applications with AIR. The application also allows users to keep up to date with auctions and bids without the need to have a browser open at the eBay page. The next time the user connects to the internet the listing would be posted to the website.

Similarly, Adobe is looking into provide Air versions of many of its popular programs such as Photoshop.Ī host of other companies and web services have already built Air applications.įor example, Ebay has built a program that allows users to do much of the legwork required in setting up auctions offline.