Like Flash, Silverlight is an all-purpose plugin for streaming videos, livestreams, animations, and vibrant graphics to devices. Think of it as an alternative to Adobe Flash, which crams static and interactive media into “containers” that requires a “player” (plugin) to run. Launched in 2007, Silverlight is an application framework designed to run “rich” internet applications. It’s a product of Microsoft’s ambitious push to create a unified media experience across PCs, tablets, and mobile devices. So, why should we worry about what Microsoft Silverlight is when its glory days have passed? Let’s take a moment to consider what Silverlight was and how its demise could affect the digital world. As of now, it will receive its burial in the digital cemetery in October 2021. Have you heard of Microsoft Silverlight? It is an all-purpose plug-in designed by Microsoft and launched in 2007.
