> Hmmm... yes. I can't see any way around it unless cookies are used.

which is a bit tricky but maybe possible

> The user could be asked if they want to download a tiny (a few k) applet
> that would enable them to keep their own cache of info locally on their
> machine.

the applet security model *should* prevent this...
no access to local files by applets
just applications

> Hmmm... your categories and mine are the same, just using
> different words I think. What you are talking about is having
> a variety of aspects to ownership that may be shared with
> trusted people.

egg-zactly

> there are as many levels as there are flaggable capabilities worth
sharing.
>    - Building and deleting objects (modify database) -- 2 functions really
>    - booting someone off
>    - start/stop system
>    - ignoring others (all should be able to do this)
>    - entry to certain restricted areas (useful for X-rated wrls you don't
> want kids or politicians to see)

hmmmmm
hadn't thought of that one...
although come to think of it
makes sense

jeffs

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Department of Information Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
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