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FAQ: New Silverlight.net Beta Site

New Silverlight.net Beta Site

We have recently released a new version of the silverlight.net and forums sites.  Below are some standard FAQ's that will help you navigate through the sites.  In general, content on each of the sites should be identical.  However, since this is a "beta" site, please be patient as we work out the little kinks and bugs.  Please refer to this thread with any new updates.  Thank you!

What are the key changes in the new site?

  • Improved user presentation
  • Reduced page size
  • Voting capability on Community samples, Quickstarts, and videos
  • Additional Jesse Liberty Geek Tutorials
  • Video searching capability
  • Improved "Who's Online" module
  • Additional learning resources (books, videos, and new quickstarts)
  • Built-in Bing search capability

 

Will I still be able to navigate both sites?

Yes.  While we are still in the beta phase for the new site, all users will be able to navigate to both sites.  Each site will contain a header link which will allow you to navigate back and forth between each site.

Refer to the urls below:

"Classic" Silverlight.net: http://www.silverlight.net/ & http://www.silverlight.net/forums

Beta Silverlight.net: http://beta.silverlight.net/ & http://betaforums.silverlight.net/

Is the content the same on both classic and beta sites?

Yes.  The content on each site should be identical.  In general the content should be the same (Home, Get Started, Learn, Community, Showcase, and forums).  There will be drastic differences in terms of UI presentation; which should make it easier for all users to navigate the beta site.

If I submit a Showcase or Community sample, and it is approved, will they show up in both sites?

Yes.

If I have a Live ID or Community Server account on the classic site, will I be able to use it on the beta site.

Yes.  Each site shares the same membership database.  Refer to the Live ID FAQ if you have additional questions.

How long will the classic site run in parallel with the beta site.

We plan to run both sites side-by-side until we're confident that we've worked out all major issues.


My question is not answered here

If you still have questions about the new beta site and it is not addressed in this FAQ, please use the Feedback on this Website forum or this site's  feedback form to ask your question and we will help you.

 

Jay Esguerra
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