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# But it's going to be rolled into WPF increasingly...
so it's more in line with their HTML 5 approach.
(I helped save b3ta! J Peasemould Gruntfuttock Alpha Mike Foxtrot, Fri 3 Dec 2010, 11:57, archived)
# They want Silverlight to be the main platform for games on their Windows 7 phone
so basically they're forcing people to start using it. At least, that's the last thing I heard.
(I helped save b3ta! Matazone has new icons, but is keeping this one, Fri 3 Dec 2010, 12:01, archived)
# Pretty much ^ this.
I had a lovely meeting with some MS guys once, and when I asked the question, "So, what percentage install base do you have for Silverlight 2 & 3?"

After a long pause, came the answer "It's used a lot in hospitals"

It was fun making them squirm.
(I helped save b3ta! J Peasemould Gruntfuttock Alpha Mike Foxtrot, Fri 3 Dec 2010, 13:07, archived)
# If the client wants Silverlight
because "it looks good" then the client gets Silverlight and I get paid :)
(I helped save b3ta! Puromycin is still licking windows, Fri 3 Dec 2010, 12:02, archived)
# Did you mention that Flash Player version 9 is installed on 99% of the world's computers
and that Silverlight isn't?
(I helped save b3ta! Matazone has new icons, but is keeping this one, Fri 3 Dec 2010, 12:09, archived)
# Money vs Enlightenment
Which one wins ;)
(I helped save b3ta! Puromycin is still licking windows, Fri 3 Dec 2010, 12:11, archived)
# Oh, no don't get me wrong
There's some awesome stuff that it can do - but it's just about the install base, frankly.
(I helped save b3ta! J Peasemould Gruntfuttock Alpha Mike Foxtrot, Fri 3 Dec 2010, 12:14, archived)