Flash can only execute system commands in the stand-alone executable. Anybody can make an EXE that does worse... and if you're stupid enough to run an unknown EXE, then you don't deserve the computer that died because of it ('Virus' exe).
The FSCommand in Flash (useable in the embedded SWF version we all see on web pages) can 'save' files - but they are only plain text files, and you can only save the name/value pairs that exist on the root imeline of the SWF (can anybody say - 'cookies' ???).
Don't think that Macromedia was stupid enough to allow a virus like this. (Again - unless you're stupid enough to run an unknown exe!).
What's wrong with the media today that they have to run bogus stories like this?? Did they even bother asking Macromedia if it was technically possible?? Bunch of morons.
"Today on Virus Alert we've found out that a new Windows CE virus will make your PDA strangle you in your sleep..." Uhh... Ok.
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"...An update from Macromedia will not solve the problem...."
Just like the truth won't solve your problems.
Can you develop in Flash?? - then don't talk about it.
A program that was made by an IDIOT.
Can you program in Flash? Oh... yeah... Then don't talk about it.
Flash can only execute system commands in the stand-alone executable. Anybody can make an EXE that does worse... and if you're stupid enough to run an unknown EXE, then you don't deserve the computer that died because of it ('Virus' exe). The FSCommand in Flash (useable in the embedded SWF version we all see on web pages) can 'save' files - but they are only plain text files, and you can only save the name/value pairs that exist on the root imeline of the SWF (can anybody say - 'cookies' ???). Don't think that Macromedia was stupid enough to allow a virus like this. (Again - unless you're stupid enough to run an unknown exe!). What's wrong with the media today that they have to run bogus stories like this?? Did they even bother asking Macromedia if it was technically possible?? Bunch of morons. "Today on Virus Alert we've found out that a new Windows CE virus will make your PDA strangle you in your sleep..." Uhh... Ok.