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Re: Netscape rewards are an insult



Matthew James Sheppard wrote:
> I've got to note just one thing -- what about the Netscape LiveScript
> language?  is it opening up the same security can of worms as java?  I
> realise that it provides functionality specific to browsing only (no
> network/files) but the potential for bugs when you add another
> language must increase.

  One advantage that livescript has is that it was designed and
implemented by one individual, removing communication problems
as a possible source of holes.

  We are reviewing the set of reflected objects for possible security
problems, and will be taking a conservative approach to what we
include.

	--Jeff

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Jeff Weinstein - Electronic Munitions Specialist
Netscape Communication Corporation
[email protected] - http://home.netscape.com/people/jsw
Any opinions expressed above are mine.