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