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ActiveX is a Microsoft-created technology that enables different software applications to share information and functionality. ActiveX only works with Microsoft applications like Word, Excel, Internet Explorer and PowerPoint, and will only work on a computer running the Windows operating system. The idea behind ActiveX is that software applications don't need to be built from scratch. Early on at Microsoft, programmers realized that many of the same functions could be shared among different applications. For example, a spell checker is just as useful in a word processing program like Word as in an e-mail application like Outlook Express. Instead of writing two separate versions of code for the same spell-checker, they created a spell checker object. This object lives on the Windows operating system. When any Windows application needs spell-checking functionality, it calls on the spell-checker object.<ref>Definition of ActiveX [http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/activex-for-animation1.htm Dave Roos]</ref>

ActiveX was launched by Microsoft in 1996. It was created as an expansion of their Component Object Model (COM) and Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) technologies. ActiveX is a model used to define reusable controls or software components that carry out a specific function or set of functions in the Microsoft Windows operating system. ActiveX controls operate independently of the programming language utilized to employ them. A software program can be created from one or more ActiveX controls to provide functionality. ActiveX is often used for increased website functionality.<ref>What is ActiveX? [http://www.speedypc.com/articles/activex.aspx Speedy PC]</ref>

ActiveX is (was) an outgrowth of two other Microsoft technologies, object linking and embedding and the component object model. ActiveX controls refer to a specific way of implementing those technologies. A limitation of the ActiveX control is that it can only run under Windows. ActiveX controls can also expose a system to viruses and malware because they create an opening that can allow these malicious programs to be installed. While technically still around technology is no longer commonly used in modern web development.<ref>ActiveX Explained [https://www.techopedia.com/definition/270/activex-control Techopedia]</ref>

'''History'''<ref>The History of ActiveX [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ActiveX Wikipedia]</ref><br />
Faced with the complexity of OLE 2.0 and with poor support for COM in MFC, Microsoft simplified the specification and rebranded the technology as ActiveX in 1996. Even after simplification, users still required controls to implement about six core interfaces. In response to this complexity, Microsoft produced wizards, ATL base classes, macros and C++ language extensions to make it simpler to write controls. Starting with Internet Explorer 3.0 (1996), Microsoft added support to host ActiveX controls within HTML content. If the browser encountered a page specifying an ActiveX control via an OBJECT tag, it would automatically download and install the control with little or no user intervention. This made the web "richer" but provoked objections (since such controls, in practice, ran only on Windows, and separate controls were required for each supported platform: one for Windows 3.1/Windows NT 3.51, one for Windows NT/95, and one for Macintosh F68K/PowerPC.) and security risks (especially given the lack of user intervention). Microsoft subsequently introduced security measures to make browsing including ActiveX safer.

For example:
*digital signing of installation packages (Cabinet files and executables)
*controls must explicitly declare themselves safe for scripting
*increasingly stringent default security settings
*Internet Explorer maintains a blacklist of bad controls

ActiveX was controversial from the start; while Microsoft claimed programming ease and good performance compared to Java applets in its marketing materials, critics of ActiveX were quick to point out security issues and lack of portability, making it impractical for use outside protected intranets.The ActiveX security model relied almost entirely on identifying trusted component developers using a code signing technology called Authenticode. Developers had to register with Verisign (US$20 per year for individuals, $400 for corporations) and sign a contract, promising not to develop malware. Identified code would then run inside the web browser with full permissions, meaning that any bug in the code was a potential security issue; this contrasts with the sandboxing already used in Java at the time.

'''Installing and UnInstalling ActiveX''' <ref>How to Install and UnInstall ActiveX? [http://techonestop.com/what-is-activex TechOneStop]</ref><br />
*How to install ActiveX ?
When any application needs ActiveX control, IE displays a dialog box asking your permission to install, provided Pop-Up blocker option in IE level is not set to ‘Yes’. Right click on the dialog box and click on ‘Install ActiveX Control’ option to install it.
*How to uninstall ActiveX ?
Open Internet Explorer and then go to Tools > Manage Add-ons option. You can see the list of all add-ons, installed in your system. Select the ActiveX control you want to delete and then either click on Delete option or Disable.

===References===
<references />

===Further Reading===
*Is ActiveX considered old/outdated by todays standards? [https://stackoverflow.com/questions/5782330/is-activex-considered-old-outdated-by-todays-standards StackOverflow]
*Protect yourself when you use ActiveX controls [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/safety/pc-security/activex.aspx Microsoft]

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		+	== What is ActiveX? ==
	'''ActiveX''' is a set of technologies developed by Microsoft that enables the creation of interactive applications for the Windows platform. It is a powerful and flexible technology that allows developers to create rich content and interactive features for web pages and desktop applications. ActiveX is primarily used in conjunction with web browsers and web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. ActiveX controls are typically embedded in HTML pages using the OBJECT tag, which specifies the name of the control and the location of the associated binary file. When a user views a web page that contains an ActiveX control, the control is downloaded and executed on the user's computer.		'''ActiveX''' is a set of technologies developed by Microsoft that enables the creation of interactive applications for the Windows platform. It is a powerful and flexible technology that allows developers to create rich content and interactive features for web pages and desktop applications. ActiveX is primarily used in conjunction with web browsers and web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. ActiveX controls are typically embedded in HTML pages using the OBJECT tag, which specifies the name of the control and the location of the associated binary file. When a user views a web page that contains an ActiveX control, the control is downloaded and executed on the user's computer.

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 == History of ActiveX ==
-ActiveX was first introduced by Microsoft in the early 1990s as a way to extend the capabilities of its Windows operating system. It was initially designed to allow the creation of reusable software components, called controls, that could be used by developers to build custom applications.
+ActiveX was first introduced by Microsoft in the early 1990s as a way to extend the capabilities of its Windows operating system. It was initially designed to allow the creation of reusable software components, called controls, that could be used by developers to build custom applications. Over time, ActiveX evolved to become a more general-purpose technology that could be used to create interactive content for the web. This was made possible by the introduction of ActiveX controls that could be embedded into web pages to provide rich multimedia experiences.
-Over time, ActiveX evolved to become a more general-purpose technology that could be used to create interactive content for the web. This was made possible by the introduction of ActiveX controls that could be embedded into web pages to provide rich multimedia experiences.
+Faced with the complexity of OLE 2.0 and with poor support for COM in MFC, Microsoft simplified the specification and rebranded the technology as ActiveX in 1996. Even after simplification, users still required controls to implement about six core interfaces. In response to this complexity, Microsoft produced wizards, ATL base classes, macros, and C++ language extensions to make it simpler to write controls. Starting with Internet Explorer 3.0 (1996), Microsoft added support to host ActiveX controls within HTML content. If the browser encountered a page specifying an ActiveX control via an OBJECT tag, it would automatically download and install the control with little or no user intervention. This made the web "richer" but provoked objections (since such controls, in practice, ran only on Windows, and separate controls were required for each supported platform: one for Windows 3.1/Windows NT 3.51, one for Windows NT/95, and one for Macintosh F68K/PowerPC.) and security risks (especially given the lack of user intervention). Microsoft subsequently introduced security measures to make browsing including ActiveX safer. For example:
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 *HTML5: HTML5 is the latest version of the HTML standard, which provides a wide range of features and functionality for creating interactive web content. HTML5 includes support for video and audio playback, animation, and 3D graphics, making it a popular choice for modern web development. Unlike ActiveX, HTML5 is an open standard that is platform-independent and more secure.
 *JavaScript: JavaScript is a programming language that can be used to create interactive web content. It can be used to create animations, games, and other interactive elements, and it is widely supported by modern web browsers. JavaScript is an open standard that is platform-independent and provides more advanced security features than ActiveX.

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-'''ActiveX''' is a Microsoft-created technology that enables different software applications to share information and functionality. ActiveX only works with Microsoft applications like Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, and PowerPoint, and will only work on a computer running the Windows operating system. The idea behind ActiveX is that software applications don't need to be built from scratch. Early on at Microsoft, programmers realized that many of the same functions could be shared among different applications. For example, a spell checker is just as useful in a word processing program like Word as in an e-mail application like Outlook Express. Instead of writing two separate versions of code for the same spell-checker, they created a spell-checker object. This object lives on the Windows operating system. When any Windows application needs spell-checking functionality, it calls on the spell-checker object.<ref>[http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/activex-for-animation1.htm Definition of ActiveX]</ref>
+'''ActiveX''' is a set of technologies developed by Microsoft that enables the creation of interactive applications for the Windows platform. It is a powerful and flexible technology that allows developers to create rich content and interactive features for web pages and desktop applications. ActiveX is primarily used in conjunction with web browsers and web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. ActiveX controls are typically embedded in HTML pages using the OBJECT tag, which specifies the name of the control and the location of the associated binary file. When a user views a web page that contains an ActiveX control, the control is downloaded and executed on the user's computer.
-ActiveX was launched by Microsoft in 1996. It was created as an expansion of their Component Object Model (COM) and Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) technologies. ActiveX is a model used to define reusable controls or software components that carry out a specific function or set of functions in the Microsoft Windows operating system. ActiveX controls operate independently of the programming language utilized to employ them. A software program can be created from one or more ActiveX controls to provide functionality. ActiveX is often used for increased website functionality.<ref>[http://www.speedypc.com/articles/activex.aspx What is ActiveX?]</ref>
+ActiveX was launched by Microsoft in 1996. It was created as an expansion of their Component Object Model (COM) and Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) technologies. ActiveX is a model used to define reusable controls or software components that carry out a specific function or set of functions in the Microsoft Windows operating system. ActiveX controls operate independently of the programming language utilized to employ them. A software program can be created from one or more ActiveX controls to provide functionality. ActiveX is often used for increased website functionality.
-ActiveX is (was) an outgrowth of two other Microsoft technologies, object linking and embedding and the component object model. ActiveX controls refer to a specific way of implementing those technologies. A limitation of the ActiveX control is that it can only run under Windows. ActiveX controls can also expose a system to viruses and malware because they create an opening that can allow these malicious programs to be installed. While technically still around technology is no longer commonly used in modern web development.<ref>[https://www.techopedia.com/definition/270/activex-control ActiveX Explained]</ref>
+ActiveX is (was) an outgrowth of two other Microsoft technologies, object linking and embedding and the component object model. ActiveX controls refer to a specific way of implementing those technologies. A limitation of the ActiveX control is that it can only run under Windows. ActiveX controls can also expose a system to viruses and malware because they create an opening that can allow these malicious programs to be installed. While technically still around technology is no longer commonly used in modern web development.

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 ===Further Reading===
-*Is ActiveX considered old/outdated by today's standards? [https://stackoverflow.com/questions/5782330/is-activex-considered-old-outdated-by-todays-standards StackOverflow]
+*[https://stackoverflow.com/questions/5782330/is-activex-considered-old-outdated-by-todays-standards Is ActiveX considered old/outdated by today's standards?]
-*Protect yourself when you use ActiveX controls [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/safety/pc-security/activex.aspx Microsoft]
+*[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/safety/pc-security/activex.aspx Protect yourself when you use ActiveX controls]

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-ActiveX is a Microsoft-created technology that enables different [[software]] applications to share information and functionality. ActiveX only works with Microsoft applications like Word, Excel, [[Internet]] Explorer and PowerPoint, and will only work on a [[computer]] running the Windows operating [[system]]. The idea behind ActiveX is that software applications don't need to be built from scratch. Early on at Microsoft, programmers realized that many of the same functions could be shared among different applications. For example, a spell checker is just as useful in a word processing program like Word as in an e-mail [[application]] like Outlook Express. Instead of writing two separate versions of code for the same spell-checker, they created a spell checker object. This object lives on the Windows operating system. When any Windows application needs spell-checking functionality, it calls on the spell-checker object.<ref>Definition of ActiveX [http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/activex-for-animation1.htm Dave Roos]</ref>
+'''ActiveX''' is a Microsoft-created technology that enables different software applications to share information and functionality. ActiveX only works with Microsoft applications like Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, and PowerPoint, and will only work on a computer running the Windows operating system. The idea behind ActiveX is that software applications don't need to be built from scratch. Early on at Microsoft, programmers realized that many of the same functions could be shared among different applications. For example, a spell checker is just as useful in a word processing program like Word as in an e-mail application like Outlook Express. Instead of writing two separate versions of code for the same spell-checker, they created a spell-checker object. This object lives on the Windows operating system. When any Windows application needs spell-checking functionality, it calls on the spell-checker object.<ref>[http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/activex-for-animation1.htm Definition of ActiveX]</ref>
-ActiveX was launched by Microsoft in 1996. It was created as an expansion of their Component Object [[Model]] (COM) and [[Object Linking and Embedding (OLE)]] technologies. ActiveX is a model used to define reusable controls or software components that carry out a specific function or set of functions in the Microsoft Windows operating system. ActiveX controls operate independently of the programming language utilized to employ them. A software program can be created from one or more ActiveX controls to provide functionality. ActiveX is often used for increased [[website]] functionality.<ref>What is ActiveX? [http://www.speedypc.com/articles/activex.aspx Speedy PC]</ref>
+ActiveX is (was) an outgrowth of two other Microsoft technologies, object linking and embedding and the component object model. ActiveX controls refer to a specific way of implementing those technologies. A limitation of the ActiveX control is that it can only run under Windows. ActiveX controls can also expose a system to viruses and malware because they create an opening that can allow these malicious programs to be installed. While technically still around technology is no longer commonly used in modern web development.<ref>[https://www.techopedia.com/definition/270/activex-control ActiveX Explained]</ref>
-ActiveX is (was) an outgrowth of two other Microsoft technologies, object linking and embedding and the component object model. ActiveX controls refer to a specific way of implementing those technologies. A limitation of the ActiveX [[control]] is that it can only run under Windows. ActiveX controls can also expose a system to viruses and [[malware]] because they create an opening that can allow these malicious programs to be installed. While technically still around technology is no longer commonly used in modern web development.<ref>ActiveX Explained [https://www.techopedia.com/definition/270/activex-control Techopedia]</ref>
+'''History'''<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ActiveX The History of ActiveX]</ref><br />
+Faced with the complexity of OLE 2.0 and with poor support for COM in MFC, Microsoft simplified the specification and rebranded the technology as ActiveX in 1996. Even after simplification, users still required controls to implement about six core interfaces. In response to this complexity, Microsoft produced wizards, ATL base classes, macros, and C++ language extensions to make it simpler to write controls. Starting with Internet Explorer 3.0 (1996), Microsoft added support to host ActiveX controls within HTML content. If the browser encountered a page specifying an ActiveX control via an OBJECT tag, it would automatically download and install the control with little or no user intervention. This made the web "richer" but provoked objections (since such controls, in practice, ran only on Windows, and separate controls were required for each supported platform: one for Windows 3.1/Windows NT 3.51, one for Windows NT/95, and one for Macintosh F68K/PowerPC.) and security risks (especially given the lack of user intervention). Microsoft subsequently introduced security measures to make browsing including ActiveX safer.
 For example:
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 *Internet Explorer maintains a blacklist of bad controls
-ActiveX was controversial from the start; while Microsoft claimed programming ease and good performance compared to Java applets in its [[marketing]] materials, critics of ActiveX were quick to point out security issues and lack of [[portability]], making it impractical for use outside protected intranets.The ActiveX security model relied almost entirely on identifying trusted component developers using a code signing technology called Authenticode. Developers had to register with Verisign (US$20 per year for individuals, $400 for corporations) and sign a contract, promising not to develop malware. Identified code would then run inside the web browser with full permissions, meaning that any bug in the code was a potential security issue; this contrasts with the sandboxing already used in Java at the time.
+ActiveX was controversial from the start; while Microsoft claimed programming ease and good performance compared to Java applets in its marketing materials, critics of ActiveX were quick to point out security issues and lack of portability, making it impractical for use outside protected intranets. The ActiveX security model relied almost entirely on identifying trusted component developers using a code-signing technology called Authenticode. Developers had to register with Verisign (US$20 per year for individuals, $400 for corporations) and sign a contract, promising not to develop malware. Identified code would then run inside the web browser with full permissions, meaning that any bug in the code was a potential security issue; this contrasts with the sandboxing already used in Java at the time.
-'''Installing and UnInstalling ActiveX''' <ref>How to Install and UnInstall ActiveX? [http://techonestop.com/what-is-activex TechOneStop]</ref><br />
+== See Also ==
-*How to install ActiveX ?
+[[Object Linking and Embedding (OLE)]]
-===References===
+== References ==
 <references />
 ===Further Reading===
-*Is ActiveX considered old/outdated by todays standards? [https://stackoverflow.com/questions/5782330/is-activex-considered-old-outdated-by-todays-standards StackOverflow]
+*Is ActiveX considered old/outdated by today's standards? [https://stackoverflow.com/questions/5782330/is-activex-considered-old-outdated-by-todays-standards StackOverflow]
 *Protect yourself when you use ActiveX controls [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/safety/pc-security/activex.aspx Microsoft]

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-ActiveX is a Microsoft-created technology that enables different software applications to share information and functionality. ActiveX only works with Microsoft applications like Word, Excel, Internet Explorer and PowerPoint, and will only work on a computer running the Windows operating system. The idea behind ActiveX is that software applications don't need to be built from scratch. Early on at Microsoft, programmers realized that many of the same functions could be shared among different applications. For example, a spell checker is just as useful in a word processing program like Word as in an e-mail application like Outlook Express. Instead of writing two separate versions of code for the same spell-checker, they created a spell checker object. This object lives on the Windows operating system. When any Windows application needs spell-checking functionality, it calls on the spell-checker object.<ref>Definition of ActiveX [http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/activex-for-animation1.htm Dave Roos]</ref>
+ActiveX is a Microsoft-created technology that enables different [[software]] applications to share information and functionality. ActiveX only works with Microsoft applications like Word, Excel, [[Internet]] Explorer and PowerPoint, and will only work on a [[computer]] running the Windows operating [[system]]. The idea behind ActiveX is that software applications don't need to be built from scratch. Early on at Microsoft, programmers realized that many of the same functions could be shared among different applications. For example, a spell checker is just as useful in a word processing program like Word as in an e-mail [[application]] like Outlook Express. Instead of writing two separate versions of code for the same spell-checker, they created a spell checker object. This object lives on the Windows operating system. When any Windows application needs spell-checking functionality, it calls on the spell-checker object.<ref>Definition of ActiveX [http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/activex-for-animation1.htm Dave Roos]</ref>
-ActiveX was launched by Microsoft in 1996. It was created as an expansion of their Component Object Model (COM) and Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) technologies. ActiveX is a model used to define reusable controls or software components that carry out a specific function or set of functions in the Microsoft Windows operating system. ActiveX controls operate independently of the programming language utilized to employ them. A software program can be created from one or more ActiveX controls to provide functionality. ActiveX is often used for increased website functionality.<ref>What is ActiveX? [http://www.speedypc.com/articles/activex.aspx Speedy PC]</ref>
+ActiveX was launched by Microsoft in 1996. It was created as an expansion of their Component Object [[Model]] (COM) and [[Object Linking and Embedding (OLE)]] technologies. ActiveX is a model used to define reusable controls or software components that carry out a specific function or set of functions in the Microsoft Windows operating system. ActiveX controls operate independently of the programming language utilized to employ them. A software program can be created from one or more ActiveX controls to provide functionality. ActiveX is often used for increased [[website]] functionality.<ref>What is ActiveX? [http://www.speedypc.com/articles/activex.aspx Speedy PC]</ref>
-ActiveX is (was) an outgrowth of two other Microsoft technologies, object linking and embedding and the component object model. ActiveX controls refer to a specific way of implementing those technologies. A limitation of the ActiveX control is that it can only run under Windows. ActiveX controls can also expose a system to viruses and malware because they create an opening that can allow these malicious programs to be installed. While technically still around technology is no longer commonly used in modern web development.<ref>ActiveX Explained [https://www.techopedia.com/definition/270/activex-control Techopedia]</ref>
+ActiveX is (was) an outgrowth of two other Microsoft technologies, object linking and embedding and the component object model. ActiveX controls refer to a specific way of implementing those technologies. A limitation of the ActiveX [[control]] is that it can only run under Windows. ActiveX controls can also expose a system to viruses and [[malware]] because they create an opening that can allow these malicious programs to be installed. While technically still around technology is no longer commonly used in modern web development.<ref>ActiveX Explained [https://www.techopedia.com/definition/270/activex-control Techopedia]</ref>
 '''History'''<ref>The History of ActiveX [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ActiveX Wikipedia]</ref><br />
-Faced with the complexity of OLE 2.0 and with poor support for COM in MFC, Microsoft simplified the specification and rebranded the technology as ActiveX in 1996. Even after simplification, users still required controls to implement about six core interfaces. In response to this complexity, Microsoft produced wizards, ATL base classes, macros and C++ language extensions to make it simpler to write controls. Starting with Internet Explorer 3.0 (1996), Microsoft added support to host ActiveX controls within HTML content. If the browser encountered a page specifying an ActiveX control via an OBJECT tag, it would automatically download and install the control with little or no user intervention. This made the web "richer" but provoked objections (since such controls, in practice, ran only on Windows, and separate controls were required for each supported platform: one for Windows 3.1/Windows NT 3.51, one for Windows NT/95, and one for Macintosh F68K/PowerPC.) and security risks (especially given the lack of user intervention). Microsoft subsequently introduced security measures to make browsing including ActiveX safer.
+Faced with the complexity of OLE 2.0 and with poor support for COM in MFC, Microsoft simplified the specification and rebranded the technology as ActiveX in 1996. Even after simplification, users still required controls to implement about six core interfaces. In response to this complexity, Microsoft produced wizards, ATL base classes, macros and C++ language extensions to make it simpler to write controls. Starting with Internet Explorer 3.0 (1996), Microsoft added support to host ActiveX controls within HTML content. If the browser encountered a page specifying an ActiveX control via an OBJECT tag, it would automatically download and install the control with little or no user [[intervention]]. This made the web "richer" but provoked objections (since such controls, in practice, ran only on Windows, and separate controls were required for each supported platform: one for Windows 3.1/Windows NT 3.51, one for Windows NT/95, and one for Macintosh F68K/PowerPC.) and security risks (especially given the lack of user intervention). Microsoft subsequently introduced security measures to make browsing including ActiveX safer.
 For example:
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 *Internet Explorer maintains a blacklist of bad controls
-ActiveX was controversial from the start; while Microsoft claimed programming ease and good performance compared to Java applets in its marketing materials, critics of ActiveX were quick to point out security issues and lack of portability, making it impractical for use outside protected intranets.The ActiveX security model relied almost entirely on identifying trusted component developers using a code signing technology called Authenticode. Developers had to register with Verisign (US$20 per year for individuals, $400 for corporations) and sign a contract, promising not to develop malware. Identified code would then run inside the web browser with full permissions, meaning that any bug in the code was a potential security issue; this contrasts with the sandboxing already used in Java at the time.
+ActiveX was controversial from the start; while Microsoft claimed programming ease and good performance compared to Java applets in its [[marketing]] materials, critics of ActiveX were quick to point out security issues and lack of [[portability]], making it impractical for use outside protected intranets.The ActiveX security model relied almost entirely on identifying trusted component developers using a code signing technology called Authenticode. Developers had to register with Verisign (US$20 per year for individuals, $400 for corporations) and sign a contract, promising not to develop malware. Identified code would then run inside the web browser with full permissions, meaning that any bug in the code was a potential security issue; this contrasts with the sandboxing already used in Java at the time.