I belive they have already released the update as an optional download. In the next security release/service pack for IE it will be rolled in as a mandatory "feature" of the browser. This patent IS being selectively applied to internet explorer. Eolas specifically said they were not interested in pursuing open source browsers, just the 500 pound gorilla with all the money. (I've lost the article saying this.. Its out on the'net somewhere though.) Ben Liyanage ben at perfectresolution.com 410.336.2464 -----Original Message----- From: hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net [mailto:hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net] On Behalf Of Jason Turcotte Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 7:20 PM To: Jonathan Dill Cc: Ben Liyanage; hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net Subject: Re: [Hidden-tech] Flash Will Be Disabled in IE Soon ** Be a Good Dobee and help the group, you must be counted to post . ** Fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area. Actually, this has already happened. Ran into this with one of my customer's websites. Also, from what I hear, it's Eolas selectively enforcing the patent against Microsoft. They could (will?) enforce the same patent against other browsers such as Firefox, Opera, Safari, etc., but are choosing not to at this time. Jason Turcotte Turcotte Data & Designs www.turcottedata.com On Apr 25, 2006, at 5:34 PM, Jonathan Dill wrote: > ** Be a Good Dobee and help the group, you must be counted to post . > ** Fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area. > > > So, what date is it? The first article mentions a 3/28 "conference > call" and a 4/11 IE update and a "60-day extension" but I don't see a > definite date as to when this takes effect, or if it has taken effect > already. I see articles going back to 2004 on this issue, not finding > what is the latest word on the status. > > Ben Liyanage wrote: >> All activeX components, such as flash, need to be included via >> javascript. >> Details are below. >> >> http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1943847,00.asp >> >> http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/?url=/workshop/author/dhtml/ >> overview/activ >> ating_activex.asp >> >> http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/knowledgebase/index.cfm?id=7c29e252 >> >> If any of you know Bill Gates, please kick him for me the next time >> you see him. >> > Jonathan > _______________________________________________ > Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net > Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net > > You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion > list. > If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the > Members page on the Hidden Tech Web site. > http://www.hidden-tech.net/members > Jason Turcotte Turcotte Data & Designs www.turcottedata.com _______________________________________________ Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list. If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members page on the Hidden Tech Web site. http://www.hidden-tech.net/members