Microsoft’s NBC Olympics video site leaves many Mac users out of the mix

The Steve Ballmer era has begun.

It seems Microsoft has failed to properly consider Mac users in the development of the NBC Olympics site. Video streaming is done through Microsoft Silverlight, which cannot be installed on Macs that are more than about a year or two old. I am personally affected by this, and can’t install Silverlight on my MacBook which I bought in June 2006.

In addition, most users of the iBook, older iMacs, and Mac Minis will not be able to install Silverlight to enjoy live video streaming or even highlights of the games in Beijing.

Find out what Microsoft said about the matter after the break.