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February 8th, 2007, 11:47 AM
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ActiveX Alternative
I was wondering that if there was an alternative to ActiveX, preferably opensouce that was compatible with multiple browsers not just IE.
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February 9th, 2007, 10:43 AM
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ActiveX is unique in that it allows a website to do just about anything it likes with a user's computer. That's why we use... Firefox!
 You could try Adobe Flash, or a Java applet, or Javascript, or Mozilla Chrome, in approximate decreasing order of portability.
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March 9th, 2007, 01:18 PM
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* Adobe Flash might be a good idea, but not open source. * Java is what i was leaning towards, but an issue with java is that if the client isnt using the latest version, then an install and a reboot is required (so ive heard) and that sucks big time. * I didn't know you could have access to the client's PC via JavaScript, i though that wasnt possible for security purposes. But if it is, i'd love to know how!!! * Mozilla Chrome, i dont know too much about it, but isnt it only mozilla compatible?? Basically I was looking for a language that would be most compatible across browsers. Also the language needs to be able to access client's pc (at leaset read privileges) and have access to the registery, program file's directory, etc. The script will be used to get an inventory of the programs installed and pc preferences set. Fz105
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March 9th, 2007, 11:10 PM
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Keep those powers of deduction sharp! Sherlock needs you! But on a more serious note yes, that's why it was last on the list (in decreasing portability). I think Java is your way forwards from what you say. And I've never had to reboot for a java upgrade, on neither windows or *nix. HTH
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March 15th, 2007, 02:53 AM
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I have done it in ActiveX before but could anyone provide some guidance on how it can be done in Java? With so much security issues with ActiveX and of course the increasing popularity of Firefox, I'd like to port mine from ActiveX to Java. So really would appreciate some tips here. Also will Java allow any write permission on the machine?
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March 15th, 2007, 09:32 AM
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Well without seeing the code of the ActiveX, I can't really help. Google it. There is much information out there regarding Java, ActiveX, and conversions from one language to another. Quote:
Which machine? The server? Yes! The client? Yes! Java is a very robust language and this is one reason it has been favoured over multiple platforms. It comes in both client-side and server-side flavours; it is flexible enough to allow development of either. What it can and can't do, all depends on what you tell it to do or not do. HTH
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