RR as a browser plugin?

Richard Gaskin ambassador at fourthworld.com
Wed Feb 11 22:08:34 EST 2004


HyperChris at aol.com wrote:

> Instead of a rev engine plug-in, I
> want one that makes the following scenario happen ....
> i roll out a web page with a link to my rev stack
> that triggers a "plug-in required" the user accepts
> the plug-in is downloaded
> it launches and downloads the rev client app
> AND (most importantly)
> configures the browser to use the app as the helper for the rev type
> the link to the rev stack now goes through and launches the rev helper app
> 
> That type of scenario cuts the roll-out cost of the app significantly. IT
> would not have to go around and configure everyone. If we can offer that to
> clients then we will be local heroes.

Yes, that would be as desirable as women being able to walk city streets at
night without escort.  But sadly neither is possible, for the same reason:
criminals abound.

A system that could automate what you've described would also allow the
automatic installation of any executable, including spyware, viruses, or
more dangerous, Microsoft products.

-- 
 Richard Gaskin 
 Fourth World Media Corporation
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