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 == Implementation ==
-Some of the plug-ins, such as Flash, provide an API for checking for security updates. Therefore, the check could easily be implemented in the language of the plug-in if it provides such API. Otherwise, it will need to be done in JavaScript.
+The actual checks need to be implemented in javascript. The following use cases should be handled accordingly:
-Some pseudo code:
+* '''Plugin installed and up to date''': An "OK" box displayed linked to vendor
- if plug-in flash is installed
+* '''Plugin installed and out of date''': A "need update" box displayed linked to vendor
-  display flash based flash security update check
+* '''Plugin not installed''': A "not installed" box displayed.
- if plug-in java is installed
-  run javascript based java security update check
- ...
-Or..
-Pure javascript implementation, seemingly ready to roll, [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/attachment.cgi?id=215422 here].
 == Determining the latest secure version ==