On 6/29/07, Doug Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Chris Mahan wrote: > > > On 6/29/07, *Shawn Walker* <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> wrote: > > On 29/06/07, John Sonnenschein <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> wrote: > > > > On 29-Jun-07, at 2:47 PM, Shawn Walker wrote: > > > > > On 29/06/07, Glynn Foster < [EMAIL PROTECTED] > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> wrote: > > >> > > >> > > >> Doug Scott wrote: > > >> > Are you excluding Java? > > >> > > >> Preferably - it's a pretty huge component, so if I could > avoid its > > >> dependency, > > >> then I'd like to see it punted to the network repository. > > > > > > The jre would be included by default at a minimum since I > think most > > > people expect support for their browser. > > > > > > However, I wouldn't expect the jdk by default due to its size. > > > > > > > FWIW, I don't expect or care about Java support in my browser. I've > > not come across a java web applet in years. Flash, OTOH I encounter > > constantly > > Many bank / credit sites use it. > > > In Korea most banks require ActiveX. (there was an article about that > recently... ah, thanks google: > http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/24/south-korea-warns-against-willy-nilly-vista-upgrades/ ) > > If my bank used Java in its application, I would switch bank (not > kidding either). Actually I would prefer the security of Java over ActiveX (and flash) anyday. Flash (though probably never open source) is required. Though 90% of sites just use it for annoying ads or intro screens :(
Generally off -topic: Granted about ActiveX (don't use that either by virtue of my using Firefox). On the Flash front, check out the Flashblock firefox extension. It blocks flash and just displays a small image and I can run the flash by clicking the icon. -- Chris Mahan http://www.christophermahan.com/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell 818.943.1850
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