Re: [gentoo-user] Web based ftp alternative

[Momesso Andrea <momesso.andrea@gmail.com>]

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On Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 08:38:33PM +0200, Alan McKinnon wrote:
> On Tuesday 28 October 2008 19:38:09 Momesso Andrea wrote:
> > I'm looking for a webapp to be installed in a lighttpd + mysql + php
> > server that allows users to upload theyr own files and download shared
> > files.
> >
> > Possibly I need something that allows different levels of authorizations
> > over directories, for example a root that is world readable, a folder
> > readable from registered users and writable only from admins, user
> > folders etc.
> >
> > Can anybody suggest me an application (possibly opensource) that can do the
> > job?
> >
> > P.S. The end user skills are limited to opening a web browser (this is
> > why I can't do it with and ftp server and virtual users).
> 
> Why not just have them view the ftp site in the browser?
> 
> User's aren't stupid and can cope with stuff - they will see a hierarchy of 
> folders just like what they see in My Computer and might be asked for a 
> username and password - just like in gmail.
> 
> What's the problem with such an arrangement?
> 
Hmmm... And how do they upload? 

I was looking for something with a "select file" button and a "upload
now" button.

> -- 
> alan dot mckinnon at gmail dot com
> 

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