Silverlight for Mobile?

Silverlight for mobile enables developers to reuse their existing desktop code, content and skills, and leverages the flexible .NET programming model.

Microsoft Silverlight powers rich application experiences wherever the Web works including mobile devices. Silverlight provides a homogenous platform for developers to target a large number of devices as well as deliver rich interactive applications with scalable vector graphics user interfaces and mobile-optimized media.

• Which handsets will support Silverlight for mobile?
  • Silverlight for mobile will start shipping on Nokia S60 and Windows Mobile devices first.
• What are the main features & benefits of Silverlight for mobile?
  • Microsoft Silverlight is a cross-browser, cross-platform, and cross-device plug-in for delivering the next generation of .NET based media experiences and rich interactive applications for the Web. On mobile devices, Silverlight provides a homogenous platform for developers to target a large number of devices as well as deliver rich interactive applications with scalable vector graphics UI and mobile-optimized media. Further, Silverlight for mobile enables developers to reuse their existing desktop code, content and skills, and leverages the flexible .NET programming model.
• Will Silverlight for mobile plug-in on WM be any different from the one on S60?
  • Silverlight provides a consistent experience across the Web and mobile devices. The same Silverlight applications will work on both Windows Mobile and Nokia S60 devices.
• How can I build applications with Silverlight for mobile?
  • There is no difference in how you build Silverlight applications across Web and mobile devices. Developers and designers are supported by our world-class tools with Visual Studio and Expression Studio.
• How can I learn more about Silverlight for mobile?
  • Silverlight for mobile is currently under development. Microsoft plan to release the final version in 2009.
• How does Silverlight for mobile ensure consistency across devices and platforms? How will my apps work and look the same way across different screen sizes, processor speeds and input mechanisms?
  • Silverlight for mobile provides a consistent set of APIs across devices. The same Silverlight application therefore works across different devices and platforms. Developers also could easily optimize their applications for the form factor they are targeting.
• How does Silverlight for mobile integrate with the standards-based Web?
  • There is no difference in how you build Silverlight applications across Web and mobile devices. Developers and designers are supported by our world-class tools with Visual Studio and Expression Studio.
• How is Silverlight for mobile different from Silverlight on desktop?
  • The goal of Silverlight is to provide a consistent experience across desktop and mobile devices. Developers will be able to easily optimize Silverlight applications for mobile form factors or run existing Silverlight applications on mobile phones.
• What version of Silverlight is being made available on mobile initially?
  • Silverlight for mobile will be based on Silverlight 2.
• Where can I find Silverlight for mobile and associated SDK for download?
  • Silverlight for mobile is in private testing today. We haven’t announced any further details around availability at this time.

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