The Underscore Archives

Richard Davey wrote:
>
> I said non-bundled. Flash has been included with most major browsers for 
> *years*, it also doesn't has specific OS component requirements.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Rich
>   
Wasn't bundled with IE last time I checked, certainly not with FireFox 
last time I installed. And baring in mind I last installed my complete 
OS 3 weeks ago (so that's IE & FF for sure - can't remember Opera - but 
I'm almost certain that wasn't bundled) I'd say we're onto a bit of a 
loser :)

XAML doesn't require specific OS components - that's like saying XML 
needs specific OS components. It's an open standard. MS will be shipping 
an in browser version of the CLR for _most_ broswers/OS to take 
advantage of some MS specific stuff - in the same way Adobe do for Flash 
- I'm prepared to bet Linux is in that list.

I was annoyed with the off cuff way people dismiss something potentially 
really good, through lack of education/incorect perception of the 
subject - something I think Mac/Linux users have been 'bundled' with for 
far too long!!!

w://