On 2010-02-19, at 01:16, Ricky wrote: > I suspect that there are two things being discussed here without > distinction: Client scripting, and client extensions. Confusing the > two is easy. > > Client-side scripting SHOULD be sandboxed, and in a controlled set > of languages. For a close example think of javascript in web > browsers. > > Client extensions, or alternatively named as "plugins", would be > modules that can be plugged in and out of the client and run /as if/ > they were a part of the client. Think of browser add-ons/plugins/ > extensions. > > Client side scripts could (read might be, could possibly, needs > further thought, etc.) be given permission to be loaded in by worn > items automatically. Other objects would likely need to request > permission via a security warning. > > Client extensions would have to be downloaded and installed > externally; not delivered in-world. These would truly be programs > on your computer, and should be treated as such. > > Just my thoughts hoping for a clearer discussion.
A very good summary. Thank you. _______________________________________________ Policies and (un)subscribe information available here: http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/OpenSource-Dev Please read the policies before posting to keep unmoderated posting privileges
