Microsoft Silverlight

[hogndog]

Has anyone here installed Microsoft Silver light and if so what exactly is it?
When I'm on site a pop up asks me to install this utility in order to obtain a
much better experience in computing.

Thanks guys!

I found this for automatic updates, I have mine shut off because they keep throwing the SP 3
package at me.

INTERNET-BASED SERVICES. Microsoft provides Internet-based services with the software. It may change or cancel them at any time.

a. Automatic Updates. This software contains an Automatic Update feature that is on by default. For more information about this feature, including instructions for to turning it off, see go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=147032. You may turn off this feature while the software is running (“opt out”). Unless you expressly opt out of this feature, this feature will (a) connect to Microsoft or service provider computer systems over the Internet, (b) use Internet protocols to send to the appropriate systems standard computer information, such as your computer’s Internet protocol address, the type of operating system, browser and name and version of the software you are using, and the language code of the device where you installed the software, and (c) automatically download and install, or prompt you to download and/or install, current Updates to the software. In some cases, you will not receive a separate notice before this feature takes effect. By installing the software, you consent to the transmission of standard computer information and the automatic downloading and installation of Updates.

b. Microsoft Digital Rights Management. If you use the software to access content that has been protected with Microsoft Digital Rights Management (DRM), in order to let you play the content, the software may automatically request media usage rights from a rights server on the Internet and download and install available DRM Updates. For more information, see go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=147032.

[Sunny]

It is a browser application similar to Adobe Flash Player. It allows you to view graphics, animation, audio in your web browser.

[Gen. D]

A while back I was under the impression that it would do great wonders! When I installed it, something took over and really caused havoc which led to a complete reinstall of the OS! Not sure what it is today or if it will cause any problems. Of course, anything is possible! It is also possible that it did not cause my problem, but, I always thought it did! Still won't touch it!
Good luck

[Paul_D]

Whereas I installed it the first time it was offered and it has never caused me a moment's grief, either on my desktop or my wife's laptop.

[hogndog]

Thanks for all the replies, I've been looking around and found that it either works splendidly well or its a nightmare.

[Paul_D]

Originally Posted by hogndog

Thanks for all the replies, I've been looking around and found that it either works splendidly well or its a nightmare.

Remember that people who don't have problems rarely feel the need to mention that fact, while those who do tend to yell about it.

I'd wager that for every complaint you find there are thousands of happy campers.

[Just Rachel]

I've never had problems with it, however, I don't know if any web sites have tried to use it! I don't have a clue how one would know that.

[sky]

Originally Posted by Just Rachel

I've never had problems with it, however, I don't know if any web sites have tried to use it! I don't have a clue how one would know that.

Here is one site which uses silverlight. Be sure to try the zoom (Use the wheel on your mouse to zoom in) Also right click and if you have silverlight, it will say silverlight. I don't know what it will do if you don't have silverlight.

http://memorabilia.hardrock.com/

[Paul_D]

Originally Posted by sky

Here is one site which uses silverlight. Be sure to try the zoom (Use the wheel on your mouse to zoom in) Also right click and if you have silverlight, it will say silverlight. I don't know what it will do if you don't have silverlight.

http://memorabilia.hardrock.com/

Awesome site. Thanks so much for the link.

[Just Rachel]

Thanks sky. Going to check it out now.......

[MMFELL]

Originally Posted by sky

Here is one site which uses silverlight. Be sure to try the zoom (Use the wheel on your mouse to zoom in) Also right click and if you have silverlight, it will say silverlight. I don't know what it will do if you don't have silverlight.

http://memorabilia.hardrock.com/

If you dont have silverlight and wont install it then access cannot be gained for that URL.

[boilerman]

Site blocked by OpenDNS.

"This domain is blocked.

Site blocked. www.hardrockbiloxi.com is not allowed on this network.

This site was categorized in: Gambling"

[MMFELL]

Originally Posted by boilerman

Site blocked by OpenDNS.

"This domain is blocked.

Site blocked. www.hardrockbiloxi.com is not allowed on this network.

This site was categorized in: Gambling"

BUT thats not the one quoted above!!!

[boilerman]

No the basic webpage would open but when I attempted to open a tab I thought would be music I received the warning notice. Perhaps some part of the website is allowed. But I usually do not struggle with the system.

[Paul_D]

Originally Posted by boilerman

No the basic webpage would open but when I attempted to open a tab I thought would be music I received the warning notice. Perhaps some part of the website is allowed. But I usually do not struggle with the system.

It's not the system, it's software you are running. And what's more, it's wrong. That is not a gambling site. It is simply a site in which the word "casino" occurs.

Some of these "protective" applications are simply absurd.

[sky]

Here is another excellent site where silverlight is use. Every now and then I get an email of a mosaic tiled picture where silverlight is required. Again, with this one, use the wheel on your mouse to zoom in.

"To use Deep Zoom:

* Click on any picture to zoom into that picture a bit each time you click.
* Likewise, hold the shift key down while you click to zoom back out.
* Or you can roll your mouse wheel to zoom in or out of any photo.
* You can drag the photos around to position yourself within a photo and keep zooming deeper to see more detail.
* If you have a slow connection to the Internet, it may take a moment for the photo to 'crystallize' each time you zoom in."


http://www.whitewatercampsites.com/p...overPhotos.php




Silverlight is also the default player to view videos on some websites.

[Retsel]

Thanks Sky. I have Silverlight and often forget I have such. I will be looking at the Campsites Etc.

[tuffytyson]

There is one site that requires this application when you want to play Mahjong....I just pass it by as I don't have it installed....I assumed it was okay just have not had the need for it.