Open HTTP Connection from ActionScript, JavaApplet?

Hi everyone,
just wonder if someone with ActionScript experience can answer.

Is it possible open HTTP connection from actionscript (flash)?
I did a quick search and it seems to be possible, at least I found some examples.

This is what I'm thinking - since flash executed in the context of the client's browser if it it is possible sending http requests (get, post) so it would be possible to implement bots with flash.

Sounds too evil to be true...

Any other options? java applets?

thanks
pk

I looked into this matter some time ago, and for bot puposed it doesn't work, since it is a very limited socket class. On the other hand Java works perfectly but people have to give you permission to run it out of the sandbox.

Java works better. ActionScript has a limited socket class.. and really, is limited in itself. You could also try PHP too if you're looking for serverside.