WPF/E的正式版本Silverlight已经公布了,下表列出正式版所有的特性与.NET 3.0中WPF以及Flash/Flex的特性对比:
Features/Benefits | Silverlight | .NET 3.0 | Flash/Flex |
Rich 2D animation/graphics with audio and video | ü | ü | ü |
Industry standard video codec | ü | ü |
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Scalable video format from HD to mobile | ü | ü |
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Hardware-assisted editing and encoding solutions | ü | ü |
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XML (XAML)-based presentation layer for SEO | ü |
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Choice of standards-based and high-performance languages | ü | ü |
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End-to-end server and application platform | ü | ü |
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Media server licensing (unlimited bandwidth) | $999 | $999 | $4500 |
Content access protection (DRM) | ü | ü |
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Client side playlists for ad-insertion | ü | ü | ü |
Robust video publishing tools and 3rd party ecosystem | ü | ü |
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High-performance, multi-core enabled client | ü | ü |
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Scalable full screen video up to HD (720p) | ü | ü |
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Native support for device-based video | ü | ü |
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Offline, document support |
| ü |
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Client size | ~2MB | ~50MB | ~2MB |
Supported operating systems | Windows/ Mac | Windows | Windows/ Mac/Linux |