Remember this from the early internet?
This term belongs to the history of the internet and digital technology. We keep it to help you understand older texts, software and conversations. Its past use is not a recommendation for new projects.
What does ActiveX mean?
ActiveX is a Microsoft technology for software components that was formerly also used in Internet Explorer. It is not a suitable foundation for modern, cross-browser websites.
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