Microsoft today announced Silverlight – a new, cross-platform, cross-browser plug-in for building the next generation of Media Experiences and Rich Interactive Applications (formerly known as “WPF/E”).

In addition to Silverlight, Microsoft is also announcing Expression Media Encoder (for server or desktop video encoding), Hardware-accelerated video publishing and new media features to be included in the next version of Windows Server (“Longhorn”).

Rather than repeat all the launch information here, please visit the links below to find out more about Silverlight:

• Somasegar’s blog
• Microsoft Silverlight Virtual Pressroom
• Microsoft Silverlight FAQ
• Silverlight Community Site

There will lots more information about Silverlight at MIX 07, which takes place at the end of the month in Las Vegas.

Posted by: Andrew Shorten