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Active X

A Dictionary of the Internet | 2001 | | Copyright

Active X® An important technology which is mainly used for the embedding of EXECUTABLE CONTENT within a WEB PAGE. The technology was developed by Microsoft, primarily for its own INTERNET EXPLORER browser. The intent is the same as that of APPLETS: executing program code within a Web page. The executable code is known as an ACTIVE X CONTROL. A typical use for Active X is for embedding a simple spreadsheet within a Web page which can then be used by the user of a browser. One of the problems with Active X software is that it can potentially modify files on a computer and hence is a ready-made host for VIRUSes. In order to prevent this, Active X controls are packaged with a DIGITAL CERTIFICATE which provides confidence that a reputable software developer has produced the control. The Active X approach to security is in contrast to that used by JAVA for APPLETS where a SANDBOX is used.

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Active X

A Dictionary of Computing | 2004 | | Copyright

Active X Trademark A technology developed by Microsoft for embedding executable code into Web pages. Active X controls (the executable code) can produce animation and other multimedia effects and can be used to embed programs, which can be run by the user.

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