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Josh Holmes introduces Microsoft Silverlight, which is described as "a cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering the next generation of .NET based media experiences and rich interactive applications for the Web. Silverlight offers a flexible programming model that supports AJAX, VB, C#, Python, and Ruby, and integrates with existing Web applications. Silverlight supports fast, cost-effective delivery of high-quality video to all major browsers running on the Mac OS or Windows." (source: http://silverlight.net/Default.aspx)
Josh Holmes is a Architect Evangelist for Microsoft Corporation. Over the past ten years, he has worked with a diverse client set, ranging from large Fortune 500 firms to smaller-sized companies. Specializing in mobility solutions, Josh has developed server, web, desktop, handheld and Pocket PC applications. Josh is an accomplished trainer with a deep and varied knowledge base. He has developed software technology courses in the areas of .NET, ASP.NET, XML SPY, XML, VB.NET, C#, Compact Framework and Advanced Compact Framework. Utilizing his unique combination of theoretical knowledge and hands on experience, Josh combines the abstract with real life, practical day-to-day applications. A frequent speaker and lead panelist at national and international software development conferences focusing on emerging technologies, software design and development, Josh also served as an officer for several non-profit technology organizations including Volunteer IT, Great Lakes Area .NET Users Group and the Ann Arbor Computing Society.