I'm supposed to develop animations/simulations to illustrate Computer Network concepts (Algorithms etc..).Some thing like this: http://www3.rad.com/networks/2004/sliding_window/detect.html . After done with this, I'm also supposed to develop similar animations for Operating System Concepts too. Its part of an educational program.
I'm unable to decide between the platforms:
These are the possible solutions (I guess):
Well Java Applets will be my last choice. We all know why. But, I'm confused with the 3 other platforms of Adobe & Silverlight.
Frankly I don't understand why do they have to provide so many platforms for attacking a single problem? It would be great if someone would clarify it.
Coming to myself, I'm good at C# .NET Windows programming & about 1-2 years back. I learnt ActionScript and developed some 3D robotic experiment animation using PaperVision3D library. That was for Flash, at that time I wasn't aware of other platforms so went with it.
I also don't know what should I learn to develop for Adobe AIR & Shockwave.
Learning is not a problem for me. I want to learn something new & I also have enough time to catchup speed. I want an efficient solutions. It shouldn't be the case that in future if I want to add some 3D or some extra animations for that I've to do it in another platform. Also please point some best learning material to learn.
I have been using Silverlight for interactive network diagrams - Created in Expression Blend.