Article:		Java Sketchbook: Getting Started with Java Web Start
Subject:		No, that's not how it works
Date:		2005-08-11 18:15:15
From:		grlea
Response to: Indeed
it is still possible to install spyware ... it uses the firewall permissions that you give to javaw it means it is that much easier to create backdoors and trojans I'm afraid what you've said there isn't true at all. It's seems that you don't know a lot about Web Start's security model, so can I (politely) suggest you read a bit about Web Start and how it tries to protect users by offering a secure execution environment (that limits both file and network access much more than your firewall does). You may be pleasantly surprised. You may not. At the least, you'll be able to make an informed argument.