Re: Can an Applet read a Data File form the Host- when enabled throug

Charlie Lai (charlie@angeles.eng.sun.com)
Tue, 12 Jan 1999 11:05:12 -0800 (PST)

> i hava a problem in reading a file from the host.
> i've gone through the FAQs, it strictly says it is not possible.

this is possible under certain circumstances.
http://java.sun.com/security/signExample
will step you thru an example to help you solve your problem.
also, for more up-to-date security info:
http://java.sun.com/products/jdk/1.2/docs/guide/security/index.html

thanks,
charlie