# myBALL

> creative work by Shawn Rider

**Wikidata**: [Q132198487](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q132198487)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/myball

## Summary
myBALL is a creative work and software application created by Shawn Rider in 2002. Classified as both an exhibit and an application, it was built using Adobe Flash and distributed via web page and optical disc. The work is indexed in the Electronic Literature Knowledge Base (ELMCIP) as a significant piece of electronic literature.

## Key Facts
- **Author:** Shawn Rider
- **Publication Date:** 2002
- **Instance of:** Creative work, Exhibit, Application
- **Software Engine:** Adobe Flash
- **Distribution Format:** Web page, Optical disc
- **Language:** English
- **ELMCIP ID:** 2834
- **Class:** Application (software program designed for end-users)

## FAQs
### Q: Who created myBALL?
A: myBALL was created by Shawn Rider. It is recognized as a creative work and software application authored by him.

### Q: When was myBALL published?
A: myBALL was published in 2002.

### Q: What technology was used to build myBALL?
A: The work was built using Adobe Flash. It functions as a software application designed for end-users.

### Q: In what formats is myBALL available?
A: myBALL is distributed as a web page and on optical disc.

## Why It Matters
myBALL represents a specific era of digital creativity where works were distributed both online and via physical media. As an exhibit and application built on Adobe Flash, it serves as an artifact of early-2000s web culture and electronic literature. Its inclusion in the Electronic Literature Knowledge Base (ELMCIP) under ID 2834 highlights its relevance to scholars and researchers studying the intersection of software and art. By classifying simultaneously as a creative work, an exhibit, and an end-user application, it demonstrates the fluidity of digital objects during this period. The reliance on Flash also marks it as part of a legacy of multimedia works that defined the interactive web experience prior to the deprecation of the Flash plugin.

## Notable For
- Being a hybrid entity classified as a creative work, exhibit, and software application.
- Utilizing Adobe Flash, a foundational technology for early interactive web content.
- Dual distribution methods, available both as a web page and on optical disc.
- Recognition in academic circles via indexing in the ELMCIP (Electronic Literature Knowledge Base).
- Creation by Shawn Rider, a noted figure in the field of electronic literature.

## Body

### Creation and Authorship
myBALL is a creative work authored by Shawn Rider. Published in 2002, the project is distinct for its categorization as both an artistic exhibit and a functional application. The work is written in English and stands as an example of the convergence between software development and creative expression.

### Technical Specifications
The software engine powering myBALL is Adobe Flash. This technology was widely used in the early 2000s for rich internet applications, multimedia, and animation.
*   **Software Engine:** Adobe Flash
*   **Class:** Application (defined as a software program or group of programs designed for end-users)
*   **Distribution:** The work was made accessible through a web page and via optical disc formats.

### Academic and Institutional Recognition
myBALL is cataloged within the Electronic Literature Knowledge Base (ELMCIP), where it is assigned the ID 2834. This record serves as a reference for the work's classification as a creative work and exhibit. The entry draws upon structured data from Wikidata and academic sources to define its properties, including its authorship and publication details.