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ActiveX is Microsoft technology used for developing reusable intention orient software components. ActiveX is an alternate nickname for OLE automation (OLE - Object Linking and Embedding), not a separate technology. While the residence "Automation" refers to the overall technology,
"ActiveX" refers to the objects that can be created and manipulate using Automation
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