Active X

[Slimothy]

I see lots of webpages using Active X nowadays. What is it exactly and how can I use it to post videos on the net?

Tim.

[TwistedLincoln]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Activex

I would avoid using ActiveX, as it isn't as compatible with browsers other than Internet Explorer...

[Slimothy]

Is Active X a program you buy or can you download it?

[moonlitnite]

1. ActiveX is proprietary Microsoft software
2. ActiveX is part of Internet Explorer (disabled by many - see #3), but does have a plug-in that works with Firefox browsers (http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=206213)
3. ActiveX is notorious for security violations exploited by hackers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticisms_of_Internet_Explorer#Spyware.2C_adware_ and_Windows_XP_SP2)
4. Flash-based video players are extremely popular (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macromedia_Flash#Market_share)

Regards, Michael