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Re:Javascript or Flash Widgets debate. Help me choose what t... by jey on Thursday August 16, 2007 @12:41AM (#42916)
hmm? flash seems faster and more responsive than javascript manipulating browser DOM trees.
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Re:Javascript or Flash Widgets debate. Help me choose what t... by jsjenkins168 on Thursday August 16, 2007 @01:37AM (#42931)
I was curious, so did some searching: http://oddhammer.com/actionscriptperformance/set4/

Flash 9 is considerably faster than previous flash versions at most tasks, and is indeed faster than javascript for the most part too. Doesnt paint the whole picture, but at least gives an idea.

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