JamJar

Please read the information below to get started.

Follow these steps to begin using JamJar:

The release version of Flash Player 9 is required to run JamJar.  If you have a beta version of Flash Player 9 installed, you must first install the release version. Those with Flash Player 8 or earlier installed will be prompted by JamJar to update. Launch JamJar. Access to JamJar requires an Adobe ID.  It is the same ID used on Adobe.com and is typically your email address (e.g. janesmith@email.com).  If you need to create one, click on the “Create Adobe ID†link in the JamJar sign in dialog. Once you sign in, JamJar will open the “About JamJar†space where you can read how to create spaces and invite participants.  Usage is limited to up to 20 MB of storage and 20 participants per space. View the JamJar Terms of Use and the Adobe Privacy Policy.

Note: JamJar, like all other Labs technologies, is not a final release. Technical support is not provided, other than the online discussion forum.    JamJar is provided in English, and intended for use in the United States.  Personal copies of all shared content should be saved as a safeguard.

Ask questions and share your feedback in the JamJar General Discussion Forum.

For a background of JamJar, review the following document(s):

JamJar: Using Flex 2 to Build a Collaborative Environment Application (PDF, 616K) JamJar Conceptual Review (PDF, 50K)

Below you’ll find links to help you participate in the JamJar community.

Online Forums

Ask questions, discuss, and share feedback with other JamJar users and Flex 2 developers in online forums.

Please note that your submission of comments, ideas, feature requests and techniques on this and other Adobe maintained forums, as well as Adobe’s right to use such materials, is governed by the Terms of Use.

FAQ

What is JamJar?

JamJar is a demonstration of a rich internet application built on Flex 2. It provides a graphical, private, persistent, and customizable canvas for small groups to easily exchange digital content.

Can the public use JamJar as a collaboration tool?

Yes. JamJar can be accessed by anyone with an Adobe ID (the same ID that is used by the Adobe Store and other services). Use of the service is free, funded by advertising. There are limits to how much any individual can use the service (see below) and bear in mind that this is an experimental technology that is subject to change. Please review the terms of use for a better understanding of use of this new technology.

How many people can I invite to a space?

With each JamJar space you can interact with up to 20 participants. Additionally, each registered user can decide to make one space a ‘public’ space which allows for open access to the space. When a space has been designated as ‘public’, it will have a space URL that can be posted to provide access to many individuals without inviting each and every person to that space. The checkbox for switching a space to a public space is in Connections Pod > Space Info.

How much content can I upload in a space?

Each JamJar space can hold up to 20 MB of content.

System Requirements

Minimum Hardware Requirements

Minimum Browser Requirements

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Release Notes

JamJar is part of the Adobe Labs technology showcase and is not a final release. Technical support is not provided, other than the Community Forums. JamJar is provided in English, and intended for use in the United States. A personal backup of all shared content should be made as a safeguard.

All communications between the JamJar client and Adobe is over SSL secure connections.

See the full Release Notes (PDF, 23K)