Microsoft Silverlight is a cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering the next generation of .NET based media experiences and rich interactive applications of the web. Silverlight offers a flexible programming model that supports AJAX, VB, C#, Python and Ruby, and integrated with existing Web applications. Silverlight supports fast, cost-effective delivery of high-quality video to all major browsers running on the Mac 0S or Windows.

Silverlight appeals to both designers and to developers because it provides a powerful platform that makes it easy to develop Web applications with professional-quality graphics, audio, and video for an engaging user experience. Silverlight also offers powerful tools that will improve the productivity of both designers and developers.

The best way to start learning about Silverlight is to see what you can do with it. On Silverlight.net the Silverlight team members demonstrate sample applications, talk about what you can do with Silverlight, and show how you can start designing and developing your own applications.