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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. Re:Whatever - Flamebait Story by alexhs · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Wow, a copy of an OS News flame post :) (same team of astroturfers ?)

    Seriously, there is none so deaf as he who will not hear.

    What about all these fine standards made available by the W3C ? SMIL maybe ?

    Wait, nobody uses it because MSIE, used by 80% of people, doesn't implement it. Who's at fault ?
    From the Wikipedia, implementation have been made mainly for handheld and mobile devices... where MSIE doesn't rule.

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