Re: [News] Getting Rid of Novell/Microsoft Mono and Moonlight

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Erik Funkenbusch wrote:
> On Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:00:25 -0500, Sinister Midget wrote:
>
> > On 2009-04-30, Erik Funkenbusch <erik@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> claimed:
> > > On Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:06:48 +0000, Roy Schestowitz wrote:
> > >
> > > > | This is Linux port of Microsoft sliverlight apparently designed to compete 
> > > > | with adobe flash. Silver light doesn't offer anything new that's not already 
> > > > | offered by adobe flash.  
> > > Spoken like a true ignoramus.  
> > >
> > > Here's a hint:  Scalable video.  It's amazing.
> > Here's another hint:   monopoly lockin. It's horrendous.
> Even if true, it doesn't support the claim that Silverligh doesn't offer
> anything new that's not already in flash.
There was a demo day for a couple of free viewings using Adobe Flash.
I tried out the TV version and also the HD version.  Both weren't that good
as compared to regular TV.  Too pixelated.


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"It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument."
William G. McAdoo.
American Government official (1863-1941).