Will ArcReader be supported in the future?

Question

Someone (not ESRI) has told me that ArcReader will no longer be supported after 10 is released.
Also that all future development will be focused on ArcExplorer.
Is this yet another case of déjà vu?

TomMagdaleno · Answer

Web maps are not a solution for complex maps, fancy symbols, representations, large query searchs and mapplex labels.  All of which work great in ArcReader.  I don't see ArcGIS server as a replacement now that I know more of its limitations.

DanMcCoy · Answer

Don't know if this is officical, but....Hi Ted,

ArcGIS Explorer Desktop is the focus for new feature development.  It is an alternative to ArcReader, but not necessarily a replacement.

Mark

PhilipRichardson · Answer

Would be a shame if ArcReader is no longer supported or updated.  It is still a good tool for a user to access customized map content.  The web api's that I have interacted with just seem to have this cartoon/clunky look??  ArcReader is a just clean interface to data.