· This is a programming method proposed by Microsoft to reduce the success of Java - It has been part of the antitrust suit against Microsoft by the Justice Department.

· It will only work on IBM PC computers running the `Internet Explorer' browser from Microsoft.

· One major advantage of ActiveX is that it allows users to take advantage of programs written for Windows machines.

· Note: Unless there is no choice avoid this technique. If similar capabilities are needed, use Java instead.