Two steps closer!

Finally, I've got Expression Blend August Preview installed, it's pretty buggy but still a fairly intuitive tool. I've also got Visual Studio "Orcas" installed with the Silverlight controls add ons.

Though I still can't get Blend to create C# SL projects, nor can I get the C# projects to open in Blend, I'm happy with how they are right now.

I've built my first button. it's a basic play/pause button that has a rollover effect and a mouse click effect. Basically, I took the super useful quickstart at silverlight.net , converted the javascript to C# and then extended the functionality. It was really quite a good learning experience, I don't have alot of experience with C# so I got to learn a bit about casting and the likes.

The installation process is a pain in the butt right now, but I suspect MS will iron that out before long. Though all things aside. I think Silverlight is a good fit for the next generation of RIAs.