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List of new and improved features in Silverlight 3

With Silverlight 2 released and already being installed on about 25% computers, we all look to new Silverlight 3. What we can expect from new Silverlight 3? What are new features in Silverlight 3 and why is this great time for you to start learning and exploring Microsoft Silverlight technology?

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HOW TO: Get started with WPF and Silverlight 2? Software resources.

What tools and software do I need to start building WPF and Silverlight applications - this is one of the most frequently asked questions I have received. So in this short guide I will give you all resources you need to quickly start developing and designing your WPF and Silverlight experiences.

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HOW TO: Convert SVG to XAML and use it in Silverlight or WPF applications?

How to convert SVG vector files to XAML so that you can use them for your Silverlight or WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) applications? Furthermore, how to edit SVG files in Expression Design and use them in Expression Blend? In this tutorial I will show you how…

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HOW TO: Style and change WPF ListBox (ComboBox, TreeView…) highlighting colors

How to change color of selected (highlighted) item in your WPF ListBox (or ComboBox, ListView or TreeView) in Expression Blend? WPF allows you to do this and much more by using Styles and Templates. I this tutorial I will show you how to achieve that. (added source code)

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Windows Live Messenger 9.0 screenshots and details leak

Somewhere near the end of June, Microsoft closed its beta program for Windows Live Messenger 9.0. There have been some rumors about exciting GUI changes, but none of them have seen the light during June.

But, now, things seem to be changing. Rumors regarding GUI are still here, and now they are backed with some leaked screenshots. Some of the news were even speculating that Windows Live Messenger (yes, that IS the ex MSN Messenger) will be using WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) for its GUI.

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