Building AOL's High Performance, Enterprise Wide Mail Application With Silverlight 2

The document discusses the development and features of Silverlight, emphasizing its objectives for creating rich internet applications (RIAs) with enhanced user experiences through customizable controls and interfaces. It outlines the evolution of the technology from initial challenges to the implementation of advanced functionalities like data binding and virtualization, while also highlighting potential monetization opportunities. Overall, it promotes Silverlight's integration with multimedia and dynamic content, positioning it as a platform for interactive web applications.