Re: Installing a JRE plug-in
On Sun, 8 Jul 2007 00:59:02 -0400
Roberto C. Sánchez <roberto@connexer.com> wrote:
[snipped discussion about the need for client side Java]
> The funny thing is that there are times when it is nice. For example,
> some companies have very restrictive policies about downloading
> executables. Specifically, I once needed something to help me do some
> quick Karnaugh maps. I found a neat little binary freeware thingy out
> there that was very simple. Of course, it was against policy at the
> place I was at to download and run it. However, I kept searching until
> I found a site that a Java applet that did the same thing. That time it
> was OK, since I was not downloading and executing the program (the
> browser was). I guess that many corporate IT types don't see what a
> gaping hole that is, but it is sufficient to get around a lot of brain
> damage.
I've found a similar use for client side Java on public access
terminals that restrict software downloads but may allow Java. For
example, many of the solutions for doing ssh from a web browser involve
a client side Java applet. [Yes, I know that ssh from a public
terminal is inherently and unfixably insecure.]
[snip]
> However, on the whole, you are right that most times it is just done
> wrong. Much like flash.
AOL!
> Regards,
>
> -Roberto
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