When Microsoft enters any arena, it rarely does so lightly. The software giant must make a strong first impression and must become a force to be reckoned with. With an eye toward the future, they are doing just that with their new cross-browser, cross-platform runtime browser plug-in, Silverlight. The question is, will it be accepted by developers and webmasters, and is it really worth using? More Info: http://www.itdrive.com/articles/256/1/The-Microsoft-Silverlight-Platform/Page1.html