Re: System-wide hooking, VB+ASM

Paul Clement wrote:
> ¤ > but with respect to Visual Basic, COM *is* the
> ¤ > underlying architecture that has been implemented.
> ¤
> ¤ No, COM is the *overlying* architecture, added for VB's benefit.
>
> Since COM represents a binary-standard infrastructure and
> architecture in an integrated implementation, in addition to external
> supporting features, you can't exactly describe it as overlying. It is not wrapper
> functionality if that is what you are implying. If you don't believe me then check
> out the Component Object Model specification.

Blah, blah, blah... Lots of words to say nothing of meaning. COM lies on top.
Simple fact.

> ¤ > and the mechanism by which the functionality is made
> ¤ > available.
> ¤
> ¤ Again, wrong. The functionality is made available by standard exports that, when
> ¤ called, register the COM elements with the system.
>
> COM doesn't implement standard exports.

Duh. But it couldn't do what it does without them.

> ¤ > Can't say I've ever been able to create a system wide hook with
> ¤ > Visual Basic, so I'm assuming you're referring to using some type of
> ¤ > extension which enables you to do so.
> ¤
> ¤ And here we are, full circle. Why do you think you'd need to use
> an extension? What ¤ would said extension provide that isn't "in the
> box" already?
>
> Sounds like a bluff to me. If it's so obvious, please provide a demo,
> rather than "beg the question".

Sounds to me like you can't back up your position, other than by daring people to
prove you wrong. You're the one saying it can't be done -- I'm asking for a reason
other than your admiration of your own voice?
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