Expression Studio is not required to write Silverlight (It's obviously recommended though). That being said it's kind of like saying Flex Builder is/isn't required to write Flex? :)
- Scott Barnes Product Manager Microsoft. On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 10:18 AM, Troy Gilbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I believe it has a 'non compete' clause, but we're not looking to use > a single > > platform solution regardless of cost. > > It may, it may not. Doesn't really matter, though. If you made a > product that competes with an MS product then realistically you can > afford to pay $150 to purchase a commercial version of the compiler. > > > Isn't 'Expression studio' required for Silverlight, at some cost ? > > I wasn't thinking specifically Silverlight (just .NET), and don't know > if Expression Studio is required. I'd doubt it, as that would slow > adoption down incredibly which would be counter to MS's goals. But I > was only speaking to .NET... > > Troy. > > > -- Regards, Scott Barnes http://www.mossyblog.com
