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