Netscape Web Publisher is a Java applet. The Java security model prohibits applets from accessing files on your local disk drive. This plug-in extends the capabilities of the Navigator to allow Web Publisher to access your local files.
You are not required to use the plug-in. If the functions you want to use do not access local files, you do not need the plug-in. The publishing, editing, and version control functions operations are disabled, but you can use other Web Publisher functions without the plugin.
As a security precaution to prevent unauthorized access to your local files by any other applet, the Web Publisher plug-in prompts you with a confirmation dialog whenever it attempts to perform an operation on your local disk. Within the context of Web Publisher, you can confidently confirm the operation.
Note: If, however, you are not within Web Publisher when you are asked to confirm access to your local files, always refuse the request by clicking "NO" and report to your system administrator which page caused the dialog to appear .