Mozilla: Silverlight is Microsoft's new monopoly

Vikingod · Jun 26, 2007, 03:29 AM

Source: PC Pro
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Mozilla executives claim Microsoft's new Silverlight platform is an attempt to regain monopolistic control of the web.

Having seen Firefox erode Internet Explorer's browser stranglehold, Mozilla says that Microsoft is once again trying to enforce its own proprietary standards with Silverlight, the company's new browser plug-in to rival Adobe Flash.

"Silverlight could lead to loss of developer choice that's akin to a monopoly in other areas," says Mike Shaver, director of ecosystem development at the Mozilla Corporation. "It's certainly a lot easier to make money, the more control you have. It might be good for one company, it's not good for the web."

Jun 26, 2007, 03:29 AM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,187 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	Mozilla: Silverlight is Microsoft's new monopoly Source: PC Pro ____________ Mozilla executives claim Microsoft's new Silverlight platform is an attempt to regain monopolistic control of the web. Having seen Firefox erode Internet Explorer's browser stranglehold, Mozilla says that Microsoft is once again trying to enforce its own proprietary standards with Silverlight, the company's new browser plug-in to rival Adobe Flash. "Silverlight could lead to loss of developer choice that's akin to a monopoly in other areas," says Mike Shaver, director of ecosystem development at the Mozilla Corporation. "It's certainly a lot easier to make money, the more control you have. It might be good for one company, it's not good for the web." __________________ *How You Can Help DriverHeaven By Using Digg*