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Leafman
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The software from Microsoft, SilverLight is a powerfull software for animation (just like flash). And with it can made any animation that Flash can. So, for games it's not so good, but i need your opinion.
http://www.dmxzone.com/downloads/images/silverlight%20vs%20flash2.jpg

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Leafman
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Leafman
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Nomad

Here is the link

Buttersnack
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Peasant

The only thing I have ever used Silverlight Player for is LineRider (and the old version was better anyway).

Flash owns. And is easy to use.

TSL3_needed
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Which one is more expensive? Is SilverLight free?

John
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One thing Flash has over Silverlight is penetration of the overall internet. 99% of the internet has Flash, whereas Silverlight is nowhere close to that.

I personally prefer to develop towards the system that people have.

crimsonblade55
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Which one is more expensive? Is SilverLight free?


Yeah I did a little bit of short research and silverlight is free. I don't know how user friendly or powerful it is, but wouldn't hurt to try it out.
Buttersnack
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Peasant

Silverlight is not worth using. And Flash is great.

knight_34
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John is right.

Silverlight to me, is Microsoft's attempt at expanding themselves even further. However it has been unable to gain a lot of popularity and Flash still dominates the browser something.. erm.. category.

The only thing I have ever used Silverlight Player for is LineRider (and the old version was better anyway).


Me too.
TSL3_needed
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I don't know how user friendly or powerful it is


Doesn't really matter to me as long as it doesn't cost $700 >>.>>

I'll give it a shot later.
SoulHack117
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Hm... I wonder if this SilverLight would help me learn programming...

JeffWeber
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I develop games in Silverlight because I know the technology better than flash.

I think both platforms are very comparable, but flash does have the advantage of greater distribution.

Here is one of the games I created in Silverlight if you're interested.

Game

video (created by player)

waynaul
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SilverLight isn't that popular right now, but I'm keeping my eye on it. SilverLight right now make me think of Microsoft's XBox in it's early days; it may become a big thing over time.

Buttersnack
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Jeff, that's totally awesome. Great game.

SoulHack117
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Damn Jeff, that's a good flash... I guess I should start learning with the free software... (goes and downloads SilverLight)

Buttersnack
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I can't use Silverlight on Mac. Just the player plug-in.

TuxedoPenguin
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i played the game i thought it was pretty cool.
it had a different look than most flash games i have seen.
i cant find the right word maybe crisper..well it just had a different look to it.
im not sure i understand the difference between the two software, could someone please tell me?

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