System for internet-based delivery of computer applications

摘要: A development system is described which provides a form-based environment for partitioning an application such that it can be seamlessly integrated into corporate Webs (i.e., "intranets"). form implemented as "application page" and published ActiveX object. Specifically, new "application" page MIME type defined: application/x-appdoc. This contains information necessary to create document (e.g., Microsoft Document) locally but, in addition, also includes find download the program code rendering view of document. If already present locally, need only downloaded purpose updating local copy. Once built object digitally signed, client run Web browser, Internet Explorer.