mlabs wrote: > Yes. JavaScript components and chrome code have full access to do > whatever >> Firefox code can do. > > Q: then how is this considered a security threat on IE but apparently > not in Firefox? > > thanks again for the info > Theoretically the security issues for plugins (mime handlers) and extensions in Firefox on the one hand and IE ActiveX are similar. In practice the vast majority of plugins are by reputable entities for a few well known mime types while extensions are for purposes outside of a particular web sites goals. ActiveX blurs these categories more and, perhaps only because the IE market was bigger and less tech savvy, some folks took advantage.
I will reiterate the previous replies: minimize your C++, the Javascript XPCOM model is powerful and much simpler. _______________________________________________ dev-tech-xpcom mailing list dev-tech-xpcom@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/dev-tech-xpcom
