Does anyone really want that, other than the companies who have embraced and extended Microsoft's Active-X? Is there anything truly significant you can do with Active-X that you cannot also do with Java?
Unfortunately, it's not what can or can't be done with ActiveX or Java that's usually the issue. It's what has already been done. After IE flattened Netscape in the browser wars a few years ago, large numbers of companies began mass-producing ActiveX components, thinking that the vast majority would be using IE for a long time to come. Thankfully, that is not the case; however, it now leaves oh so many people stuck using Microsoft's inferior, non-standard technology, regardless of their opinions on either browser.
As a student studying for a BS in Software Engineering, I hear stories from countless professors and lecturers about systems still using long-replaced languages and technologies. The Legacy Code isn't going anywhere, much to my dismay.
Finally, as an employee of a web development firm, I would love to see IE wiped off the map (or at least adhere to a f!@#ing standard, but I'm not sure which one is more likely). Unfortunately, this isn't going away either. Cross-browser and cross-platform testing incorporates about 25% of the development time of a project. It's also the least favorite part of my job, but it's absolutely necessary.
<flamebait>I, for one, would be all for some sort of ActiveX sandbox extension (extention, as in NOT initially included), much like Java. And, if it were written in Java, it could even be portable to other platforms *gasp*.</flamebait>
In an attempt to mitigate the flames inevitably coming my way regarding that previous paragraph, I'd like to point out that I absolutely HATE non-standard technologies and would send them all to an eternity in the cleansing fires of the sun if it were in my power. I'm simply trying to propose a solution to those others out there, (like me:{ ) who are constantly haunted by incompatibilities.
Think of root on *nix, jackass. "Who" is an irrelevant question. If you're afraid that daddy's gonna keep the password secret, then your SOL. That isn't the OS's problem.
Maybe someone can answer a question I've had for a while now. I run Ad-Aware (along with some other stuff) to get rid of ad-ware/spyware. Very often it lists MRU (most recently used) list in the Offensive Objects category. Any idea why?
Every computer connects through a random anonymous proxy server.
No records are stored anywhere.
No identifying information transmitted.
After a file downloads, it remains encrypted until you decide to view it, at which time it is extracted and decrypted to a temporary file which, after use, is securely wiped and all memory erased.
Now I just need to learn how to program. Think COBOL would do the trick? I've heard good things...
They used unsavory business practices - it is not that heinous of a crime.
Any idea how many companies M$ has put out of business with those unsavory business practices? It's not even like the competition is going to hurt them! How the hell is putting thousands of people out of work "not that heinous of a crime"?
Better stop driving your car, ya might run over an ant. Quit taking medication, you're killing germs! See my point? There's a limit to all of this animal loving.
I value life as well, but human life is more important than that of animals. A balanced diet consists of meat, period. If it weren't for places like this, there would not be enough meat to feed the billions of people in the world. As it is, there isn't enough now.
Therefore, a choice must be made. Do you want all the little chickens and cows to live free and happy while your family starves, or are you going to eat that steak on your table? And contrary to popular belief, all mass-produced meat comes from places like this, from all the KFC out there to the prime-cut steak in the fancy restaurant you ate at last week. So using this argument is complete and total BULLSHIT!
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Does anyone really want that, other than the companies who have embraced and extended Microsoft's Active-X? Is there anything truly significant you can do with Active-X that you cannot also do with Java?
Unfortunately, it's not what can or can't be done with ActiveX or Java that's usually the issue. It's what has already been done. After IE flattened Netscape in the browser wars a few years ago, large numbers of companies began mass-producing ActiveX components, thinking that the vast majority would be using IE for a long time to come. Thankfully, that is not the case; however, it now leaves oh so many people stuck using Microsoft's inferior, non-standard technology, regardless of their opinions on either browser.
As a student studying for a BS in Software Engineering, I hear stories from countless professors and lecturers about systems still using long-replaced languages and technologies. The Legacy Code isn't going anywhere, much to my dismay.
Finally, as an employee of a web development firm, I would love to see IE wiped off the map (or at least adhere to a f!@#ing standard, but I'm not sure which one is more likely). Unfortunately, this isn't going away either. Cross-browser and cross-platform testing incorporates about 25% of the development time of a project. It's also the least favorite part of my job, but it's absolutely necessary.
<flamebait>I, for one, would be all for some sort of ActiveX sandbox extension (extention, as in NOT initially included), much like Java. And, if it were written in Java, it could even be portable to other platforms *gasp*.</flamebait>
In an attempt to mitigate the flames inevitably coming my way regarding that previous paragraph, I'd like to point out that I absolutely HATE non-standard technologies and would send them all to an eternity in the cleansing fires of the sun if it were in my power. I'm simply trying to propose a solution to those others out there, (like me :{ ) who are constantly haunted by incompatibilities.
Have a nice day.
Think of root on *nix, jackass. "Who" is an irrelevant question. If you're afraid that daddy's gonna keep the password secret, then your SOL. That isn't the OS's problem.
Maybe someone can answer a question I've had for a while now. I run Ad-Aware (along with some other stuff) to get rid of ad-ware/spyware. Very often it lists MRU (most recently used) list in the Offensive Objects category. Any idea why?
I'm workin on it.
Imagine if you will...
Now I just need to learn how to program. Think COBOL would do the trick? I've heard good things...
They used unsavory business practices - it is not that heinous of a crime. Any idea how many companies M$ has put out of business with those unsavory business practices? It's not even like the competition is going to hurt them! How the hell is putting thousands of people out of work "not that heinous of a crime"?
...like this is going to work. Think about it... Microsoft AND Canadians?! Riiiiiiiight. Now where'd I save new file I just downloaded?
Ever think that someone in a galaxy far, far away is telling stories about us?
"Gather round kids, I'm going to tell you a story. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there was an evil monopoly called Microsoft..."
Better stop driving your car, ya might run over an ant. Quit taking medication, you're killing germs! See my point? There's a limit to all of this animal loving. I value life as well, but human life is more important than that of animals. A balanced diet consists of meat, period. If it weren't for places like this, there would not be enough meat to feed the billions of people in the world. As it is, there isn't enough now. Therefore, a choice must be made. Do you want all the little chickens and cows to live free and happy while your family starves, or are you going to eat that steak on your table? And contrary to popular belief, all mass-produced meat comes from places like this, from all the KFC out there to the prime-cut steak in the fancy restaurant you ate at last week. So using this argument is complete and total BULLSHIT!
BOOOOOOORING!!!!!!
Why can't more people be like us? Post-it notes are a security engineer's worst enemy.