Features


What's New in Silverlight 2?
As Dan Wahlin explains here, Silverlight 2 offers many new features previously unavailable in version 1.

Less Intrusive HTTP Modules
HTTP modules provide a powerful tool for ASP.NET applications.

The Silverlight 2.0 Security Model
Code access security in Silverlight 2.0 is guaranteed by a brand new security model.

Working with Events in Silverlight
By defining events in XAML and handling them in JavaScript you can build a Silverlight application that is responsive to end user actions.

WCF Web Programming Model
New binding capabilities lets WCF support JSON serialization over HTTP.


In The News


Silverlight 2 Beta Released
Microsoft releases betas of Internet Explorer 8, Silverlight 2, and Expression Studio 2.

Microsoft Announces New Support for Silverlight by Content Companies
New content protection capabilities unveiled, coming in Silverlight 2.


Blogs


Mike Harsh's Blog
Mike Harsh

Right angle, laser, razor thin lines that curve and swerve in perfect sines.

Method~Of~Failed
Tim Heuer

Rambling from the digital underbelly.

Silverlight Geek
Jesse Liberty

By, for, and about Silverlight developers.


Media Center


Write Your First Silverlight Game
J. Michael Palermo IV shows how to write a Silverlight game, starting with a dramatic space scene, soundtrack, and associate movement with the mouse wheel.

Slickr Photo Search
Search for photos with Slickr using the search box.

Silverlight & IronPython
Python developer Michael Foord about his experiences developing IronPython applications using Silverlight.


Upcoming Events


SharePoint Server 2007 and Silverlight

Profiling and Optimizing Your Silverlight 1.0 and 2.0 Applications


Silverlight Applications


Torque.TV
Torque.TV is a digital television network for viewers who want broadcast quality automotive programs.

My Travel Management
Lets you check airfare, book flights, check flight times, and flight durations.

Silverlight 2.0 + Flickr + Virtual Earth.
Here's a mashup that lets you search Flickr by entering tags.

Dr. Dobb's Sparkleball
Classic gaming — plus a tutorial on how it is built!

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In This Issue


What's New in Silverlight 2?
Less Intrusive HTTP Modules
The Silverlight 2.0 Security Model
Working with Events in Silverlight
WCF Web Programming Model
Silverlight 2 Beta Released
Microsoft Announces New Support for Silverlight by Content Companies
Mike Harsh's Blog
Method~Of~Failed
Silverlight Geek
Write Your First Silverlight Game
Slickr Photo Search
Silverlight & IronPython
SharePoint Server 2007 and Silverlight
Profiling and Optimizing Your Silverlight 1.0 and 2.0 Applications
Torque.TV
My Travel Management
Silverlight 2.0 + Flickr + Virtual Earth.
Dr. Dobb's Sparkleball

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