Microsoft Silverlight !

Good news for web programmer!
"Microsoft Silverlight is a cross-browser, cross-platform plugin 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 JavaScript, .NET, and other languages."

This means, now you can forget about flash or dreamweaver? Give a try on Microsoft Silverlight to create your own web video application like what you see in youtube homepage.

My two cents
The plugin is fast , high compatibility and impressive.
With this new application, it help you to improve your web interface. You might want to download a free copy at Microsoft Silverlight.

Coca-Cola, Microsoft hottest global brands

Which company do you think able to break into the top 10 companies worldwide? Recently there is a study carry out by BusinessWeek and branding company Interbrand on who is the top 100 rank companies worldwide.

As shown in their study result, the hottest global brands in the whole world is Coca-Cola and Microsoft. Coca-Cola has kept the No. 1 spot and Microsoft has stayed No. 2 for the last seven years.

Others companies like IBM, GE and Nokia made into the top 5. And the Bloggers most concern company, the search giant - GOOGLE is climbing and has reached the 20th in just two years.

These are the top 10 companies from the list and their brand value in 2007:
1. Coca-Cola, $65 million
2. Microsoft, $59 million
3. IBM, $57 million
4. General Electric, $52 million
5. Nokia, $34 million
6. Toyota, $32 million
7. Intel, $31 million
8. McDonald's, $29 million
9. Disney, $29 million
10. Mercedes-Benz, $24 million

Some people might doubt on the result, Why Apple not in the top 10 ?
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