Re: Browsers as stand-alone UI

[gjb]

At some point you could use ActiveState Perl as a scripting host under Win2K and have Perl scipts executed by IE. At the time I tried it, it worked and I turned it off since I considered it a bit too powerful. I'd guess it's still possible although I haven't used ActiveState in quite a while.

The alternative is JavaScript ;)

Hope this helps, -gjb-

Update: the security depends on that of Microsoft's Scripting Host and given that company's track record I decided to take no chances.

I just checked ActiveState's website: the thing to look for is PerlScript. I'll give it a try later when I can reboot after installing ActiveState Perl.

[dragonchild]

... I considered it a bit too powerful.

I'm curious - what did you consider it too powerful for? That's an odd sentiment to have, IMHO.

Also, would this same trick work under WinXP?

[hardburn]

what did you consider it too powerful for?

I'd personally consider it a security risk. Safe.pm not withstanding, Perl doesn't have a lot of sandboxing features that are typical of browser-based langauges.

Also, would this same trick work under WinXP?

It should.

[simon.proctor]

I am wondering how this is different to a script written in some VB derivative via the WSH. Surely that has just as much danger potential?