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Advanced Stream Redirector ASX Files

In addition to SSPL files, Silverlight supports ASX-based playlist files. Like WSX files, ASX files are XML-based and can be easily defined by hand or programmatically on the server. Unlike WSX files, ASX files can reside on a standard Web Server and do not have to be published via Windows Media Server. This capability may make ASX files more attractive to you when the power (and extra overhead) of Windows Media Server is too much for your needs. The following URL covers in depth all aspects of the ASX file format: msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms925291.aspx">http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms925291.aspx.