Fine in an intranet environment, where the browser used can be determined, and the users in turn can trust the ActiveX control itself. Codesigning is one way to verify the author of an ActiveForm, but it's still best used in an intranet environment. Produces thin-client applications, so there are no distribution problems. Additional HTML formatting can be applied to enhance the user interface, but remains limited. Separates client from application server and database server.
Briefcase model is especially convenient for laptop users on the road.
Only available in Delphi 5 Enterprise edition.