Hidden Classes?

[modalman]

Hi. Ive come across references to the following 2 classes:

import com.ms.security.PermissionID;
import com.ms.security.PolicyEngine;

All other imports start with Java. Could anyone explain to me what the above 2 mean. Is there a way that I can view the contents of these classes? Many thanks in advance. ASCII silly question, get a silly ANSI

 

[ezl]

Hi...

This may not be 100% accurate, but since no one else has answered...

The package names indicate a directory structure where various classes are located. You can install (and then import into your application) packages from different companies.

I believe the default java packages (from Sun) begin with "java.something.something". The last name in the string would be the actual class name itself; the first names outline the directory path (java.something.something=java\something\something.class). Also, I *think* the imported path/classes can point to a .jar file, so you may not see the actual directories unless you actually open the .jar file itself.

From the ".ms." in the above packages I would guess that the packages you're asking about are they are either supplied by Microsoft or by a third party to support some Microsoft product, OS, etc.(That's just a guess, though). You may need to download them or look online for documentation.

Anyone -- Feel free to step in a correct any inaccuracies in the above!

Thanks,
ezl