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MS Silverlight a Step Back For Linux Users

Posted by kdawson on from the no-media-for-penguins dept.

mattb0611 writes "Just as it seemed that Linux users (especially 64-bit users) would finally be able to enjoy streaming content with a minimum of hassle, Microsoft's new Silverlight software promises to throw a monkey wrench in the works — as they have yet to suggest any sort of Linux platform support."

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  1. Aw, come on by lukas84 · · Score: 5, Funny

    It supports BOTH platforms. Windows AND Mac. How much better can it get?

    1. Re:Aw, come on by illeism · · Score: 2, Funny

      It supports BOTH platforms. Windows AND Mac I am so watching the Blues Brothers tonight (the good one with John Belushi)
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    2. Re:Aw, come on by Fujisawa+Sensei · · Score: 5, Funny

      Shouldn't that be BOTH platforms: Vista and XP?

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    3. Re:Aw, come on by TechForensics · · Score: 1, Funny

      Why does this remind me of this from The Blues Brothers?:

      Belushi: What kind of music do you have here?
      Bar Owner's Wife: Oh, we have BOTH kinds, Country AND Western!

      (I know this is offtopic but darn it it's funny...)

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    4. Re:Aw, come on by asninn · · Score: 2, Funny

      "Oh, we got both kinds. We got country *and* western.". :)

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  2. Give Them A Break ... by WrongSizeGlass · · Score: 3, Funny

    ... they just finished the Media Player plugin for Firefox after toiling on it for years. They should have Linux support for Silverlight in ... let's see ... carry the one ... divide by zero ...

    It's safe to say they will announce Silverlight for Linux at the next Mars landing.

    1. Re:Give Them A Break ... by vivaoporto · · Score: 3, Funny

      Come on, this is Slashdot, speak adequately. It is safe to say they will announce Silverlight for Linux in time for the Duke Nukem Forever II teaser trailer.

  3. Re:Of course by Trigun · · Score: 5, Funny

    Good going, ass. Why not give them a few more pointers?

  4. Sure it's cross platform compatable by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    Sure it's cross platform compatable

    It supports both XP and Vista!

  5. Re:Surprise, surprise! by pete.com · · Score: 4, Funny

    Linux does not act to make desktop Linux more attractive

  6. Don't worry by porkThreeWays · · Score: 3, Funny

    I give Google a week before they buy another technology to snuff silver surfer (or whatever it's called) out.

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  7. Attention Flashblock author by Rik+Sweeney · · Score: 2, Funny

    I've got a new project for you...

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  8. Re:Of course by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Why not give them a few more pointers? 0x3A28213A
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  9. Re:Surprise, surprise! by Yvanhoe · · Score: 1, Funny

    How could they ?
    Microsoft does not even act to make desktop windows attractive at all !

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