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    Microsoft Silverlight?

    Hey, I had read a bit about silverlight on the Microsoft website, today I noticed in the windows update:

    Microsoft Silverlight 1.0 (KB946609)

    Download size: 1.8 MB

    Update type: Optional

    I didnt really look deep into it previously, so could someone advise me as to this? What benefits would it bring and should I install it or not?
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    Re: Microsoft Silverlight?

    Some compare it to flash.

    Some compare it to java.

    Some say its just a Video renderer

    I compare it too the brownie mix i've got in the cupboard, Its half baked and not their yet.

    Essentually its another platform for "rich web content" or animations, and videos to you and I. Technically its far supiorer imo to either flash or java. Flash is far too limited, java lacks a proper platform.

    The next version of it is where its at, until then, teh security model is silly, and the programming language is awful.

    so yes, download it, go "ooh" at the animations and realtime video.
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    Re: Microsoft Silverlight?

    Aaaowkay...I dont know, im not feeling fascinated enough to try it
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    Re: Microsoft Silverlight?

    I think you need it for some of hte MSDN and Technet pages?

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    Re: Microsoft Silverlight?

    also they nag you to use some over engineered download page on microsoft.

    the olymipics are also been broadcast in it (apparently its quite clever in how it can handle real time video)
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