Microsoft Silverlight to Copy Flash

Silverlight was launched predictably at NAB, the National Association of Broadcasters conference, and was described as a cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering the next generation of media experiences and rich interactive applications. Just how many people will use the Silverlight plug in, in preference to Adobe’s Flash player remains to be seen.

Considering the fact that Flash is used by “98%” of internet users, it is going to be incredibly difficult for Microsoft to seriously compete. On the other side of the coin, Adobe announced a “WMP killer”, so it will be interesting to see where that goes.

Source: The Register