MS didn't "rip" anything off. WPF and XAML have been around for years. XAML has been around a lot longer than XGL. Silverlight has much less of a learning curve than flash, and it uses traditional scripting languages rather than the very difficult to use actionscript. Silverlight also better integrates XML than flash does.
You forgot to mention that Silverlight will never be available for GNU+Linux and other Unix-like operating systems, due to Microsoft's monopoly position and desire for vendor lock-in with all their products. Adobe Flash on the other hand, is.
I would still prefer an open source animation and presentation system, but between the two evils of Silverlight and Flash, Silverlight is far more evil.
Microsoft doing what they do best. Ripping off people and ideas with inferior software. Copying XGL and AIGLX 3D Effects on Linux! "Microcud the makers of Fine Regurgitated Software"! This is nothing but Regurgitated FLASH! What's NeXt for these RipOff Artists? Macromedia FLASH Dominates the Web and has WPF right under it's thumb. Just "Google It"! LOLz
Ripping off is part of the IT business. Reason we don't need software patents.
DrDaxxy 2 years ago
MS didn't "rip" anything off. WPF and XAML have been around for years. XAML has been around a lot longer than XGL. Silverlight has much less of a learning curve than flash, and it uses traditional scripting languages rather than the very difficult to use actionscript. Silverlight also better integrates XML than flash does.
XmlDVDlmX 3 years ago
XmlDVDlmX:
You forgot to mention that Silverlight will never be available for GNU+Linux and other Unix-like operating systems, due to Microsoft's monopoly position and desire for vendor lock-in with all their products. Adobe Flash on the other hand, is.
I would still prefer an open source animation and presentation system, but between the two evils of Silverlight and Flash, Silverlight is far more evil.
NineInchSamusAran 2 years ago
Microsoft doing what they do best. Ripping off people and ideas with inferior software. Copying XGL and AIGLX 3D Effects on Linux! "Microcud the makers of Fine Regurgitated Software"! This is nothing but Regurgitated FLASH! What's NeXt for these RipOff Artists? Macromedia FLASH Dominates the Web and has WPF right under it's thumb. Just "Google It"! LOLz
kroneage 4 years ago
Every IT company is ripping ideas from others.
Colamix666 4 years ago 4
im from mars:D
zsigee 4 years ago
Adobe!
mobilezonetv 4 years ago
what was the reason of it? i mean who the fuck needs a virtual room? ...
zsigee 4 years ago
It's a technology demonstration video, zsigee. How dense are you?
ScottKin 4 years ago
You must be an envy mac fanboy. I know your type.
mobilezonetv 4 years ago 6
im not mac fanboy, im usin winxp, but... what is that?... i mean u need a virtual room to live?:D rollin chairs? o.O
zsigee 4 years ago 2
I get it! You're from Adobe!
mobilezonetv 4 years ago
lmaorofl
dilibau 4 years ago
hahahaha ha
happybois 4 years ago
Again, where are the guys that talk crap about everything Microsoft does??? You liked this ah??
hehe that thing is awesome, when can I get it
AeroPR 4 years ago
heh!? which one of features presents this video? :-(
pkrupar 4 years ago
Very nice!
rubberchicken1971 4 years ago 3