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After two decades of successfully steering clear of Microsoft, Adobe Systems is edging closer to the software giant's crosshairs.

Since its launch in 1982, when Microsoft was 7 years old, Adobe has built up a commanding lead in the markets for digital document and image editing software, among the few areas in PC software Microsoft has failed to dominate.

Microsoft's test release last week of the Acrylic graphic design tool and the demonstration of its Metro digital document format indicate that the company may be growing less tolerant of Adobe as it encroaches on Microsoft's turf with the proposed acquisition of Macromedia and its Flash and Flex framework for building Web-based applications.

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This doesn't surprise me in the least; with the advent of digital cameras and digital video, you know it was only a matter of time before MS went looking for a piece of the pie. However I think they have a very long way to go before Adobe really (if at all) has to worry. Acrylic is definitely no PhotoShop.

*wonders when MS is going to bring out their own fashion label.* I guess it wouldn't be able to crash but it could be prone to a few "warddrobe malfunctions"

Adobe rules. If M$ brings out something then good for them, I won't use it. Adobe's always better.

Competition is always good and I think it'll get the best out of both organisations which in the end is better for us all.