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Milan Fiori
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:20 am Post subject: Microsoft Silverlight |
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Since the Google Chrome topic has come up, I was curious is anyone uses Silverlight? From my understanding it's similar to Adobe Flashplayer, though I myself haven't used it as I've read mixed reviews.
Has anyone tried it, or is currently using it and has anything to say? _________________ Be awed by our prowess!
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Yvl
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:46 am Post subject: |
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This is the first I'm hearing of it. What is it? _________________
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 3:51 pm Post subject: |
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It's a flash type program. I had to download it to watch the Olympics online coverage. It worked more or less the same way as flash, to be honest. I see no reason to get it unless a site you are using requires it. _________________
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:58 pm Post subject: |
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Like Gil-galad. I had to download it to watch the olympics online. The times I've used it, I didn't see any difference from adobe. |
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Tron Bonne
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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One major problem with silverlight is that it doesn't support linux and older macs, so those users had to either watch the olympics on TV or buy a windows based pc. _________________
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RedCydranth
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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I used it for the olympics as well and also a few Facebook Aps use it. _________________ I'm sorry and I apologize are the same thing.
Except at a funeral.
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eXistence of Fly
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Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 1:55 am Post subject: |
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Filan Miori wrote: |
One major problem with silverlight is that it doesn't support linux and older macs, so those users had to either watch the olympics on TV or buy a windows based pc. |
You expected Microsoft to release "core" software with Apple support? That'll be the day eh. :P
Agreed with Gil though, haven't used it because there's no reason to unless it's the only thing supported like wit the Olympics coverage. _________________
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Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 4:02 am Post subject: |
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I have it...but only because it gets downloaded with the rest of my updates. I don't really know when it activates and whatnot. _________________ The immortal chickens shall rule the world!! |
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