[E-Lang] Re: Pet Extensions and such (was: what is good about E?)

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Thu, 26 Jul 2001 09:46:38 -0400


Ken Kahn wrote:
> If instead the
> installation script works through the powerbox then this risk is avoided.

There is no difference between this problem and the problem of
authenticating the "open file" dialog box. We need a general pattern for
authenticating secure UI components, and this design pattern probably
needs to be enforced by the window system.

Ideas?