If the subset of the .NET framework is included in the Silverlight Plugin why does it not automtically work on Linux?
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You need to install Moonlight to run Silverlight applications on Linux
abatishchev
2010-05-20 11:23:11
I know, its just this is a third party thing. I'm wondering why MS didn't target linux and if there were any technical reasons why not
AJM
2010-05-20 11:27:29
@AJM: For the same reason they don't actively build the full .NET framework for Linux. Its not in their interests to spread their development resources thinner to cover a platform that ultimately doesn't earn them any money. They are a business after all. Note also that in the desktop client arena Linux has a very, very small share compared with Macs and Windows combined.
AnthonyWJones
2010-05-20 11:58:47
This makes sense in terms of business. I'm just a bit hazy on the effort required to port the plugin to a different OS, I'm guessing it must be non trivial
AJM
2010-05-20 12:20:55