Using XForms with standard Web browsers; When the Windows VPN doesn’t work

* Using XForms with standard Web browsers

By Steve Blass

Q: I’d like to replace some HTML form pages with XHTML pages containing XForms, but I need to know how to deliver XForm capabilities to end user Web browsers. The server-side pre-processing tools seem cumbersome, and we don’t like the idea of requiring users to download an XForms rendering plug-in. Are those the only alternatives available for delivering XForms to existing browsers?

A: The FormFaces XForms processoris a pure JavaScript solution to the problem of delivering XForms-rendering capabilities to Web browsers.

FormFaces is available under a dual licensing model, through which you may acquire either the software under the GNU Public License for open source use or purchase a commercial license for proprietary development.

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* When the Windows VPN doesn’t work

By Ron Nutter

Q: I’m trying to set up a VPN between an outside computer and my home network. I can see the computer connected and transmitting/receiving in my network connections (incoming connection) but it is unable to access any shared files or anything and doesn’t show up in my Network Places. My guess is its connected to the router but not the network. Ive spent a few weeks trawlling the Internet for an answer but no such luck. Could you help?

A: You don’t mention what you are using for a desktop operating system, so I will assume that you are on some flavor of Windows XP. If not, most of these steps should apply to a degree. Before going too far, make sure that all of your Windows updates are applied and that you have the latest available network card drivers for the card in the computer you are trying to establish the VPN with.

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