Why I dislike Java. (was Re: "Scruffies" vs. "Neats")

Lucky Green shamrock at netcom.com
Fri May 3 22:25:47 PDT 1996


At 23:37 5/2/96, Jeff Weinstein wrote:
>Perry E. Metzger wrote:
>> Netscape with Java cannot be so tested because important components
>> come down off the net.  So no, I'm not holding Netscape with Java to a
>> higher standard. I'm very much holding it to the same standard.
>
>  The Netscape Administration Kit will allow a site security admin
>to create a configuration that disables Java, and does not allow the
>user to enable it.  If your customers require netscape, perhaps this
>is an option that will make you more comfortable.

Does it prevent the user from downloading an unrestricted copy from
Netscape's ftp site or installing one brought from home?


Disclaimer: My opinions are my own, not those of my employer.

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