Web-Dedicated Metacard

[Monte Goulding]

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
> >
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