Funny thing on the Gadget show last night, they had two teams doing a treasure hunt, one team could only use Google, the other team could use anything BUT Google. They had to translate some French, and the non Google team said, "just put translate French into -" and then had to stop before mentioning Google.
As a silverlight developer, I'll tell you, to the end user, it's not better. It's about the same. They're both easy to install, and they both provide a rich experience and a convenient video wrapper.To a developer, that is also subjective. If you've been developing in flash for a long time, I doubt seriously there is any reason to switch to silverlight. But if you're already a .NET dev, or if you're a java dev (because c# is a lot like java), or if you like java-like languages and XML better than you like arranging things on a movie timeline even if you're not making a movie, or you don't like ActionScript, silverlight might be the way for you to go.They're both a means to an end. They can both coexist on your browser. There's no reason not to get silverlight when you run across a need for it, none at all.
Doesn't work outside USA. For non US wanting to see this, first you need to install 'silveright' (it's the Microsoft's version of flash). Second, you need to download in install 'hotspot shield' (It's a software that can bypass websites restricting it's content to US residents only, and it's absolutely free) - hell it even works on Hulu.Problem Solved!
No, actually licensing images would be no problem because Bill Gates owns Getty images and he is the chairman of the MS board. They would have to pay him for it but that is about all.They have to find some way to siphon that revenue out of the company. IT clearly has not been spent on Windows & IE improvements. They lag behind in both OS and web standards and clearly they have brought in plenty of revenue.
gazzerhSep 15, 2009
You really have no idea do you?
larkstewSep 15, 2009
Funny thing on the Gadget show last night, they had two teams doing a treasure hunt, one team could only use Google, the other team could use anything BUT Google. They had to translate some French, and the non Google team said, "just put translate French into -" and then had to stop before mentioning Google.
insertaliashereSep 15, 2009
As a silverlight developer, I'll tell you, to the end user, it's not better. It's about the same. They're both easy to install, and they both provide a rich experience and a convenient video wrapper.To a developer, that is also subjective. If you've been developing in flash for a long time, I doubt seriously there is any reason to switch to silverlight. But if you're already a .NET dev, or if you're a java dev (because c# is a lot like java), or if you like java-like languages and XML better than you like arranging things on a movie timeline even if you're not making a movie, or you don't like ActionScript, silverlight might be the way for you to go.They're both a means to an end. They can both coexist on your browser. There's no reason not to get silverlight when you run across a need for it, none at all.
j035u5Sep 16, 2009
Mrs chanandler bong
zc456Sep 19, 2009
Well, you don't see Yahoo or Google asking for Flash to use there search engines? Let alone Silverlight. Just saying.
lmn8rSep 19, 2009
You don't see Yahoo or Google offering features with user interfaces that would benefit from Flash, f**king dimwit.
theinvaderbnSep 24, 2009
Doesn't work outside USA. For non US wanting to see this, first you need to install 'silveright' (it's the Microsoft's version of flash). Second, you need to download in install 'hotspot shield' (It's a software that can bypass websites restricting it's content to US residents only, and it's absolutely free) - hell it even works on Hulu.Problem Solved!
johnnysoftwareDec 6, 2009
Visual web search = huge security dangers
johnnysoftwareDec 6, 2009
No, actually licensing images would be no problem because Bill Gates owns Getty images and he is the chairman of the MS board. They would have to pay him for it but that is about all.They have to find some way to siphon that revenue out of the company. IT clearly has not been spent on Windows & IE improvements. They lag behind in both OS and web standards and clearly they have brought in plenty of revenue.
johnnysoftwareDec 6, 2009
Silverlight has already proven a headache and a security threat earlier this year.