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by TheOperator 2672 days ago
It really doesn't matter insofar that the internet is going to keep copies of shockwave installers for decades long after adobe would ever realistically keep offering downloads.

I do think it would be cool for them to keep offering downloads of the installer. Adobe should be proud of shockwave and show that pride by keeping the installer out there.
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Wowfunhappy 2672 days ago
> the internet is going to keep copies of shockwave installers for decades long after adobe would ever realistically keep offering downloads.

But how can you be sure these are legitimate copies of Shockwave and/or Flash?

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bpye 2672 days ago
Even if archive.org wasn't willing to host the installers because of copyright, they could list known good hashes couldn't they?
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Wowfunhappy 2672 days ago
Sure, and that would be a legitimately great service.

But, many people do you think are going to go and check the hash beforehand? How many people even know how to check the hash? Admittedly, the type of user who will go through so much effort to run old Flash content probably skews more technical, but the point remains.

The alternative is that Adobe could just leave the downloads links up under a giant "Not Supported Don't Use" banner. I know which option I'd find more responsible.

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