New in v8.0: Support for multimedia content created with Director 8 Shockwave Studio, updated Flash player (v5.0.41); Release Notes Upgrade Meter:4
New in v7.0: Support for Macromedia Director 7, automatic upgrade service, optimized event processing and smart media streaming for improved performance, completely redesigned playback engine, ease of use optimizations, updated Flash player (v4.0 Release 26); privacy enhancements; Release Notes Upgrade Meter:5
New in v6.0.1: Integrated Flash player (also available separately); security enhancements; real-time audio/video streaming capabilities; works with all Director, Freehand, and AuthorWare media
Upgrade Meter:5
Pros: An unprecedented multimedia experience, interactive audio/visual presentations possible
Cons: Shockwave sites are expensive to create, the sites can also be quite slow to download, for Web developers - adding Shockwave content can have a negative impact on search engine placement