Summary

Silverlight 2 supports code to be written using .NET that includes many features, such as generics, collections, LINQ to Objects, and LINQ to XML. This support, along with the new language enhancements in Silverlight 2, allows developers to create rich, data-driven applications using Silverlight 2 and their existing .NET skill sets. The new control suite, XAML binding techniques, LINQ support, and rich communications features in Silverlight 2 greatly simplify the process of developing data-centric, line-of-business applications.

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