I am not surprised, if Microsoft is doing anything new. But this time I am really surprised due to its twisted deal with Novell to work on a Silverlight implementation which will run on Linux.
Microsoft has launched the first version of its cross platform, cross browser multimedia plug-in Silverlight multimedia player to give direct competition to Adobe’s Flash.
Novell’s team is already working on a Silverlight implementation from more than two years. Initially, Silverlight was dubbed as ‘Moonlight’ by Microsoft. While Microsoft executives had given their tacit support to the project, now they have upped their commitment and will be formally collaborating with Novell on the initiative.
Microsoft’s Silverlight is a browser plug-in to play media files as well as interactive Web applications, which work on Windows PCs and Macs on Firefox, IE and Safri. With the use of vectors, Silverlight can resize the DRM and the Windows.
A pre-release version of Silverlight is available for download in the market. Currently, Silverlight 1.1 is in alpha stage and it will release by the end of the year. Soon Silverlight will be the standard across Microsoft destinations will underpin prominent projects like it’s highly anticipated ‘Halo3′ video game previews. Other content providers, including Netflix, MLB.com, “Entertainment Tonight,” World Wrestling Entertainment and the Home Shopping Network are partnering with Microsoft.
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