Microsoft Silverlight is a cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in, in order to bring the next generation of network-based. NET media experience and rich interactive applications. Silverlight offers a flexible programming model, and can be easily integrated into existing networks and applications. Silverlight can run on Mac or Windows on the mainstream browser to provide high-quality video information quickly and cost-effective delivery.
In addition, according to Mary Jo Foley said Silverlight will support the Google Chrome browser, but do not support the iPhone (Flash Player does not support the iPhone, Apple appears to not allow third-party developers); Microsoft PDC plans to publicly present Silverlight for Windows Mobile situation; Microsoft in the development of cooperation between Nokia and Symbian mobile phones on the Silverlight; there are rumors that Microsoft and RIM BlackBerry on the joint development of Silverlight.
Microsoft will be in two weeks after the Professional Developers Conference to discuss Silverlight 2 on Windows Mobile in the state. Known is that Microsoft and Nokia are to cooperate in preparation for Silverlight technology will be applied to Nokia and Symbian platform. There are rumors that Microsoft and RIM may have to cooperate in the near future will be RIM’s mobile phone to see Silverlight figure.
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•. NET Framework support with a rich base class library. This is a compatible subset of the full. NET Framework.
• Powerful built-in controls. These include DataGrid, ListBox, Slider, ScrollViewer, Calendar controls and more.
• Advanced skinning and templating support. This makes it easy to customize the look and feel of an application.
• Deep zoom. This enables unparalleled interactivity and navigation of ultrahigh resolution imagery.
• Comprehensive networking support. Out-of-the-box support allows calling REST, WS * / SOAP, POX, RSS and standard HTTP services, enabling users to create applications that easily integrate with existing back-end systems. • Expanded. NET Framework language support. Unlike other runtimes, Silverlight 2 supports a variety of programming languages, including Visual Basic, C #, JavaScript, IronPython and IronRuby, making it easier for developers already familiar with one of these languages to repurpose their existing skill sets.
• Advanced content protection. This now includes Silverlight DRM, powered by PlayReady, offering robust content protection for connected Silverlight experiences.
• Improved server scalability and expanded advertiser support. This includes new streaming and progressive download capabilities, superior search engine optimization techniques, and next-generation in-stream advertising support.
• Vibrant partner ecosystem. Visual Studio Industry Partners such as ComponentOne LLC, Infragistics Inc. And Telerik Inc. Are providing products that further enhance developer capabilities when creating Silverlight applications using Visual Studio.
• Cross-platform and cross-browser support. This includes support for Mac, Windows and Linux in Firefox, Safari and Windows Internet Explorer.
