Silverlight and XAML (eXtensible Application Markup Language) have been pivotal in the realm of web development, particularly in creating rich, interactive user interfaces. This section explores their origins, significance, and evolution in the constantly changing landscape of web technologies. The Genesis of Silverlight and XAML Silverlight, introduced by Microsoft in 2007, emerged as a powerful […]
Building Rich Internet Applications with Silverlight: A Comprehensive Guide
Silverlight, once a prominent player in the realm of Rich Internet Applications (RIAs), provided developers with a versatile platform for creating interactive and visually appealing web applications. While its prominence has waned over the years in favor of HTML5 and other technologies, Silverlight still holds historical significance and remains a valuable skill for developers working […]
Microsoft Wallpaper
A wallpaper depicting the Microsoft logo.
Microsoft’s First Appearance In An Ad
This is the very first appearance of Microsoft in an advertisement, in May 1979.
Windows Automotive Hummer #2
Microsoft Automotive Business Unit driving a Hummer.
Inside the office of Bill Gates
A picture of Bill Gates inside his Microsoft Campus office in Redmond, Washington. Bill Gates uses three 19″ NEC LCDs all running on the same Windows XP desktop. He also uses Tablet PCs, that’s why there are no papers in his office, nor whiteboards.