The Windows Live platform has recently added some compelling services that provide free online file storage and media streaming that Silverlight designers and developers can take advantage of.
SkyDrive provides 5GB of free online storage, and is accessible from any Windows or Macintosh computer with Internet access. The service allows you to create personal, shared, and public folders with password protection. SkyDrive is tightly integrated with Spaces, a service that lets users share photos and post blog entries.
While SkyDrive provides online storage for files, Silverlight Steaming, allows you to host Silverlight applications and media for free! Currently in pre-release, Silverlight Streaming offers designers and developers up to 4BG to host rich media as part of their Silverlight applications.
SkyDrive and Silverlight Streaming, as with all Windows Live Services, require a free Windows Live ID. If you use Hotmail, Windows Messenger or MSN you already have a Live ID. Click here to learn more.
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