You know Windows Presentation Foundation Everywhere but now get ready to call it by the name of Silverlight. It is the extension of Windows Presentation Foundation and rebranding it as Silverlight was done so that it could easily get on to the tongue of people. It is being targeted at Adobe's Flex and Ajax.
The company claims that it offers richer and more functional internet experience. Silverlight was unveiled at the National Association of Broadcasters conference in Las Vegas. Major League Baseball and Brightcove has promised to adopt the format. At the MIX conference the company will be unveiling new developer tools for Silverlight.
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