Server: Web or FTP so friends can access my PC

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This is my situation:
I have a static IP address on an intranet and want to have my PC
available so my friends can upload files to my PC as well as download
files to theirs.
I have had a look at BadBlue (www.badblue.com) to do this but only the
people who are on the same IP range as our intranet can access the
files. Friends (in other countries) can't access it: Page not displayed
error in IE for example. I thought this would be okay as we have http
access and so figured I could use this web based server.
I am looking for something whereby I can:
* choose who the users are who access my files
* choose which IP addresses (or range) can access
* password protect folders/files to registered users only
Basically I want a few friends (from around the world) to have the
opportunity to upload say family photos, newsletters etc. to my PC in a
(virtual) folder that only they can access by password and also have the
opportunity to download my photos, news etc.
Any recommendations on a freeware app or other advise please. I hope my
explanation is okay and makes sense!
 
©® said:
This is my situation:
I have a static IP address on an intranet and want to have my PC
available so my friends can upload files to my PC as well as download
files to theirs.
I have had a look at BadBlue (www.badblue.com) to do this but only the
people who are on the same IP range as our intranet can access the
files. Friends (in other countries) can't access it: Page not displayed
error in IE for example. I thought this would be okay as we have http
access and so figured I could use this web based server.
I am looking for something whereby I can:
* choose who the users are who access my files
* choose which IP addresses (or range) can access
* password protect folders/files to registered users only
Basically I want a few friends (from around the world) to have the
opportunity to upload say family photos, newsletters etc. to my PC in a
(virtual) folder that only they can access by password and also have the
opportunity to download my photos, news etc.
Any recommendations on a freeware app or other advise please. I hope my
explanation is okay and makes sense!
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Have you got IIS installed?

http://www.iisanswers.com/
www.iisfaq.com
http://www.iis-resources.com/

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Steven Burn
Ur I.T. Mate Group
www.it-mate.co.uk

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I have no idea what BadBlue is as I've not used or heard of it before but,
IIS will allow you to setup your computer to allow your friends or whoever,
to access file's on your computer, without your having to install a third
party server (FTP or whatever).

Of course, you could just go with an FTP server........?

Whichever option you go with, your going to have to be careful where the
security is concerned.

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Regards

Steven Burn
Ur I.T. Mate Group
www.it-mate.co.uk

Keeping it FREE!

Disclaimer:
I know I'm probably wrong, I just like taking part ;o)
 
Steven said:
but, IIS will allow you to setup your computer to allow your friends
or whoever, to access file's on your computer, without your having to
install a third party server (FTP or whatever).

Of course, you could just go with an FTP server........?

Whichever option you go with, your going to have to be careful where
the security is concerned.
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Please be so kind as to educate me in how I install this IIS thing.
thanks
 
Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs

Click "Add/Remove Windows Components"

Tick "Internet Information Services (IIS)"

Click Details and tick everything EXCEPT the following;

FrontPage 2000 Server Extensions
SMTP Service

Make sure "Documentation" is ticked as this provides you with information on
getting started etc etc.

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Steven Burn
Ur I.T. Mate Group
www.it-mate.co.uk

Keeping it FREE!

Disclaimer:
I know I'm probably wrong, I just like taking part ;o)
 
Steven said:
Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs

Click "Add/Remove Windows Components"

Tick "Internet Information Services (IIS)"

Click Details and tick everything EXCEPT the following;

FrontPage 2000 Server Extensions
SMTP Service

Make sure "Documentation" is ticked as this provides you with
information on getting started etc etc.
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Thanks Steven - will check it out!
 
As an FYI, if you have access to newsgroups, I'd suggest you subscribe to
the following;

news://microsoft.public.inetserver.iis
news://microsoft.public.inetserver.iis.security

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Steven Burn
Ur I.T. Mate Group
www.it-mate.co.uk

Keeping it FREE!

Disclaimer:
I know I'm probably wrong, I just like taking part ;o)
 
Slight mess-up on my part, the actual NNTP address for the Microsoft
newsgroups is;

msnews.microsoft.com

You don't need to register or login or anything, so the username and
password options should be empty.

--
Regards

Steven Burn
Ur I.T. Mate Group
www.it-mate.co.uk

Keeping it FREE!

Disclaimer:
I know I'm probably wrong, I just like taking part ;o)
 
This is my situation:
I have a static IP address on an intranet and want to have my PC
available so my friends can upload files to my PC as well as download
files to theirs.
I have had a look at BadBlue (www.badblue.com) to do this but only the
people who are on the same IP range as our intranet can access the
files. Friends (in other countries) can't access it: Page not displayed
error in IE for example. I thought this would be okay as we have http
access and so figured I could use this web based server.
I am looking for something whereby I can:
* choose who the users are who access my files
* choose which IP addresses (or range) can access
* password protect folders/files to registered users only
Basically I want a few friends (from around the world) to have the
opportunity to upload say family photos, newsletters etc. to my PC in a
(virtual) folder that only they can access by password and also have the
opportunity to download my photos, news etc.
Any recommendations on a freeware app or other advise please. I hope my
explanation is okay and makes sense!
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Recommend Xitami Web Server
http://www.xitami.com/download.htm

Xitami uses internal multithreading to handle hundreds of connections
without effort. Standard HTTP/1.0 features: CGI, NSCA/HTTP, FTP logging,
keep-alive, password-protection, user-defined MIME types.
http://www.xitami.com/download.htm

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Bebop & Rocksteady said:
Cher Steve whats up... haven't seen you or heard from you in a while..
Then again I ain't been around been to busy
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Dale,
Things are oks here....... had to suspend new registrations at
iHost, almost got iHost taken offline due to a user uploading
warez/pornography and got very little work done.....lol

On the plus side....... there's a new program ;o)

ACF Notes
http://www.it-mate.co.uk/support/acfnotes.asp

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Regards

Steven Burn
Ur I.T. Mate Group
www.it-mate.co.uk

Keeping it FREE!

Disclaimer:
I know I'm probably wrong, I just like taking part ;o)
 
Dale,
Things are oks here....... had to suspend new registrations at
iHost, almost got iHost taken offline due to a user uploading
warez/pornography and got very little work done.....lol
Click to expand...

Be Arse Terds :-)

Was that the problem you were have the other day when you said
I'm currently having a problem getting something stupidly simple, to
actually work.....lol, so must apologise for the delay in replying.
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On the plus side....... there's a new program ;o)

ACF Notes
http://www.it-mate.co.uk/support/acfnotes.asp
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Cool will have a look...



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Quantum Illusions: http://quantum.2ya.com
FORT Freeware: http://freeware.quantum.2ya.com
Pegasus Mail Support Site: http://pegasus.quantum.2ya.com
DATA Solutions: http://datasolutions.quantum.2ya.com

If you truly want to contact me click the link
http://quantum.2ya.com/email.htm
 
Be Arse Terds :-)

Was that the problem you were have the other day when you said
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hehe, I wish........ nah, that was something completely different (long
story..... don't ask)

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Regards

Steven Burn
Ur I.T. Mate Group
www.it-mate.co.uk

Keeping it FREE!

Disclaimer:
I know I'm probably wrong, I just like taking part ;o)
 
</snip>

hehe, I wish........ nah, that was something completely different (long
story..... don't ask)
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Hey telling me not to ask... yeah right.... I'm asking... :-)


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Quantum Illusions: http://quantum.2ya.com
FORT Freeware: http://freeware.quantum.2ya.com
Pegasus Mail Support Site: http://pegasus.quantum.2ya.com
DATA Solutions: http://datasolutions.quantum.2ya.com

If you truly want to contact me click the link
http://quantum.2ya.com/email.htm
 
Hey telling me not to ask... yeah right.... I'm asking... :-)
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Twas a feature in ACF Notes that just didn't want to do as it was told :o\
(sorted out 2 versions ago.... my own fault for trying to code when I'm only
¼ awake, lol)

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Regards

Steven Burn
Ur I.T. Mate Group
www.it-mate.co.uk

Keeping it FREE!

Disclaimer:
I know I'm probably wrong, I just like taking part ;o)
 
Twas a feature in ACF Notes that just didn't want to do as it was told
:o\ (sorted out 2 versions ago.... my own fault for trying to code when
I'm only ¼ awake, lol)
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OIC... one of those... hmmm I have one of those... its very irritating... :-)

errr ain't 4:30am over there and you still up... shess


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Quantum Illusions: http://quantum.2ya.com
FORT Freeware: http://freeware.quantum.2ya.com
Pegasus Mail Support Site: http://pegasus.quantum.2ya.com
DATA Solutions: http://datasolutions.quantum.2ya.com

If you truly want to contact me click the link
http://quantum.2ya.com/email.htm
 
errr ain't 4:30am over there and you still up... shess
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Close enough, hehe...... tis actually 03:30 ;o)

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Regards

Steven Burn
Ur I.T. Mate Group
www.it-mate.co.uk

Keeping it FREE!

Disclaimer:
I know I'm probably wrong, I just like taking part ;o)
 
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