How does Silverlight make the Microsoft development system better?
Silverlight is a cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering the next generation of media experiences and rich interactive applications (RIAs) for the Web. Examples include: • ASP.NET-based Web applications: Silverlight provides a rich UI front-end that, with a consistent programming model, adds support for richer interactivity, media, and audio. • Microsoft SharePoint–based content: Silverlight offers the ability to create rich Web parts. • Windows Live services: Silverlight offers the ability to consume services and APIs more effectively.