And in this context, Microsoft announced that "Entertainment Tonight," HSN and World Wrestling Entertainment will all deliver Silverlight content to viewers. In fact, a total of 35 Microsoft partners worldwide have announced their support for Silverlight.
RECOMMENDED: Use Silverlight in the 32-bit Internet Explorer process on x64 systems. Most browser plug-ins (including Silverlight, Flash, Java and almost all ActiveX controls) only work in 32-bit browsers currently.
Note for 2 RC0Applications built using this release will work off of the Silverlight 2 RC0 Developer Runtime only. This is not intended for public deployment, as end users will not have a way to install a suitable plug-in to view the application. No existing public versions (released or beta) of Silverlight 1.0 or 2 Beta 2 will be auto-upgraded to this runtime. This is only for developers.
key features:· Compelling Experiences
· Custom branded experiences using 2D vector graphics, animation, styling, and skinning
· HD video and adaptive streaming techniques for world-class media experiences
· Highly sophisticated RIA's across major browsers on Mac, Windows, Linux, and devices
Unparalleled interactivity with high resolution content through Deep Zoom technology enabling smooth browsing independent of screen size:· New Markets
· Multi-channel deployment of web applications to the desktop and devices through .NET
· Cost effective media delivery via Windows Server
· Monetization of media assets via protected content and advertising-enabled scenarios
Thriving ecosystem of .NET and Windows Media partners, developers, and applications:· Team Productivity
· Rapid development through XML-based declarative markup and a full set of controls Role-specific productivity tools to enhance designer--developer collaboration, with Expression Studio, Visual Studio, and Visual Studio Team System
· Flexible programming model that supports javascript, C#, VB.NET, AJAX, IronPython, IronRuby, and support for LINQ while accessing data over the network
· Easy to add richness to AJAX applications and reduce cross-browser issues
Requirements:· Windows Vista with Windows Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 1.5, Firefox 2
· Windows XP SP2 with Internet Explorer 6 or 7, Firefox 1.5, Firefox 2
· Windows Server 2003 (excluding IA-64) with Internet Explorer 6 or 7, Firefox 1.5, Firefox 2
· Windows 2000 with Internet Explorer 6 (Silverlight 2.0 Only)
· X86 or x64 500-megahertz (MHz) or higher processor with 128-megabytes (MB) of RAM
Homepage:- http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight/
