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Meta - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)




What technologies can I use to develop a Meta extension?


Meta is technology neutral. This means you can create a Meta extensions with all web development technologies and techniques including ASP, PHP, JSP, vbscript, javascript, SVG, plug-ins, AJAX - to name only a few. For instance you could create a Meta extension which uses HTML, javascript, SVG, FLASH and AJAX in the single application.

Can I use other scripting languages other then javascript?


Yes, Meta works with any ActiveScript compatible scripting language.

What IDE do I use to develop Meta extension?


Meta does not require a specific IDE with this being dependent on users preferences and the technologies used to create the Meta extension. At the simplest level a text editor like Notepad is all you need to create a Meta extension.

How can the Meta runtime be distributed?


The Meta runtime is able to be distributed as a direct link to the Appxweb web site download page.

How are Meta extensions installed?


Meta extensions are not installed instead they are delivered as a service on demand in similar way to how a web pages are served up. When the extension is Run, Meta retrieves the files and uses these to dynamically create the extension.

Can I expose my Meta extensions from my hosted web site?


Yes, Meta does not rely on any specific server side software other then a minimal web server being present. This means you can expose your Meta extension from a hosted web site regardless of whether it's using Windows, Unix or Linux.