Ouch! I didn't think about that. > > The big problem with a *sanctioned* web-savvy MetaCard or RunRev player is > the potential for *very dangerous viruses*!! > > It would be relatively simple to create a stack which deleted all > the files > in the Windows folder using a simple mouseOver of an image on a > web page -- > without the user never knowing. So...things like certificates and > possible a > 'sandbox' would need to be implemented. I've thought about this a bit and > decided it might be best for a 3rd party to consider implementing, in this > way there's less damage to MC/RR reputation in case something goes 'awry.' > > In my case, using ButtonGadget, I'm very careful to password protect the > stacks and check them out carefully before opening them. In this way, I'm > hopeful it would be difficult, if not impossible to create a buttongadget > stack which could ever harm a user. This by no means is a gauntlet tossed > down for you experts to try and create ButtonGadget viruses!!! :-) (pretty > please dont) > > -Chipp > > > > At one point the Rev team announced the development of a player but it > > hasn't come about yet. It's something that wouldn't take much work but > > really should be handled by either Rev or MC. > > > > I'd suggest that we need launching of programs from web links but also > > something like Java WebStart where the player can be launched and > > a program > > can be chosen. > > > > I'm sure that if we put together a reasonable specification of the > > requirements then either Scott or Kevin will pick it up. > > > > Cheers > > > > Monte > > > > _______________________________________________ > > metacard mailing list > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/metacard > > > _______________________________________________ > metacard mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/metacard
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