Chipp Walters wrote: > The big problem with a *sanctioned* web-savvy MetaCard or RunRev player is > the potential for *very dangerous viruses*!!
While the potential for malicious abuse is clear, it's no more a problem for Rev than it is for ActiveX controls, Director extensions, or downoading applications from Downoad.com. And considering the several billion dollars' worth of security holes throughout Microsoft operating systems and Internet products, any security measure ultimately comes down to trust: you either trust the site making the download available, or don't download it. This is not to suggest that we shouldn't continue to pursue security solutions. On the contrary, such moves will be needed to attract any larger organizations. But on balance, if we remind folks that such distribution carries only the same risks as downloading any executable file, we can allow people to make their own choices about downloading. I like what the secureMode offers, but it also hampers one of the biggest advantages of desktop software over browser-based applications: local data storage. I'd love to see a "semi-secure" mode, in which file I/O was allowed but restricted to one specific directory. -- Richard Gaskin Fourth World Media Corporation Developer of WebMerge 2.1: Publish any database on any site ___________________________________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.FourthWorld.com Tel: 323-225-3717 AIM: FourthWorldInc _______________________________________________ metacard mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/metacard