You have probably by now read all about Microsoft Silverlight from our blog here. We have even posted a helpful tutorial on Deploying Silverlight applications on your dedicated server, because we know it’s a great technology that will grow to be even greater in the coming months and years.
But you may have some Silverlight Hosting questions, so we’d like to help by addressing some of the most common FAQs we have been asked:
What is Microsoft Silverlight?
To simplify the definition, Silverlight is just streaming media and content technology that can be used similarly to flash media. We wrote another article on Microsoft Silverlight Hosting, which is more comprehensive.
What’s the Cost for Silverlight?
100%, completely free!
What does Silverlight Hosting Support?
Silverlight hosting supports live streaming videos, music, and events, as well as downloading media of the same nature.
Will Silverlight Applications Run on My Web Server?
Most likely. Take a look at what your web host offers; Silverlight is going to work best with Windows Server 2008 but will definitely work with other platforms as well – even Linux!
Are There Tools Available to Assist with Running and Uploading Silverlight Applications?
Currently, Microsoft techs are working on a simple FTP-like uploading tool, but for now you can use Expression Encoder publishing plug-in if you visit the Microsoft download center. In addition to that, Lunarpages Dedicated Server Hosting and other companies are implementing easy ways to support Silverlight.
Which Browsers Support Silverlight Applications?
Literally any browser supported on a Mac OS X or Windows PC will be able to view and work with Silverlight. Microsoft is putting the most energy towards the 3 most popular browsers to assure they run 100% – Internet Explorer, FireFox, and Safari.
Will Both PCs and Macs be Compatible with Silverlight?
Yes! You can run Silverlight on literally any machine and from any browser in the world.
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