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Adobe Buys Macromedia

Wow. With $3.4 billion, Adobe sweeps up Macromedia and becomes even more of a dominant player. Since the news broke Monday, we've had a day to consider what it really means - which is a lot. Our team coverage includes details on the massive Adobe deal, plus a look at possible PDF and Flash synergies. It's huge, but is it good for customers? We go behind the scenes to talk to analysts about their take, and explore whether it's good for customers. Plus, a look at how one disgruntled observer swallowed his bile and learned to love the deal.

Details on the Deal:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-439-1-278-649305-20508-0-0-0-1

Flash and PDF Marriage:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-439-1-278-649305-20511-0-0-0-1

Good for Customers?
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-439-1-278-649305-20514-0-0-0-1

How I Learned to Love the Deal:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-439-1-278-649305-20517-0-0-0-1

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