Re: installing a package thro java

[David S. Moss]

in one word, NO. it would be considered a security flaw by any right-thinking person. the user should always be made aware that a piece of software is being sent to them and they should be able to choose whether to run it or not.   David. -----Original Message----- From: A mailing list for discussion about Sun Microsystem's Java Servlet API Technology. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of rgsiva Sent: 23 November 2001 00:23 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: installing a package thro java Hi In my project I am developing a web page which fetches the details like application name,directory in which it is to be installed ,and submits the request to the servlet.The servlet has to install the package automatically on the system(without user double-clicking the exe).Is it possible with java?How?.Can I able to simulate the double-clicking of the application package to start installation atleast. Please help me Thanks in advance sivanantham