Re: Keep away

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1997


It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 11843
interpreted = N
texte = >I have a site that has some pictures/sound files/movies that are >accessible through html files. These pages are all protected via the >[protect] function.Okay, so since only authorized users can see those pages, then only authorized users will be able to see the tags that reference your pictures/sound files/movies ...>However I need to protect the users from getting into the folders where >these files are located by keying it the full url. Once they figure out >the pattern they would be able to subvert the process.In other words, you think that unauthorized users will figure out where you've stored your secret pictures/sound files/movies, and they will go in and steal them, is this correct?>Can I assign a new >username and password that will be loaded by netscape and will allow >access to the new items via html that won't be known by the user and >cannot be seen by the user.Not in any way I know of, because from what I understand, the location of the image is always shown in the tag on the page that displays that image.I really think you're going to have to use a WebSTAR realm to protect your folder of secret pictures/sound files/movies ...Sincerely, Ken Grome WebDNA Solutions Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

    
  1. Re: Keep away (Grant Hulbert 1997)
  2. Re: Keep away (bob 1997)
  3. Re: Keep away (Grant Hulbert 1997)
  4. Re: Keep away (bob 1997)
  5. Re: Keep away (Kenneth Grome 1997)
  6. Keep away (bob 1997)
>I have a site that has some pictures/sound files/movies that are >accessible through html files. These pages are all protected via the >[protect] function.Okay, so since only authorized users can see those pages, then only authorized users will be able to see the tags that reference your pictures/sound files/movies ...>However I need to protect the users from getting into the folders where >these files are located by keying it the full url. Once they figure out >the pattern they would be able to subvert the process.In other words, you think that unauthorized users will figure out where you've stored your secret pictures/sound files/movies, and they will go in and steal them, is this correct?>Can I assign a new >username and password that will be loaded by netscape and will allow >access to the new items via html that won't be known by the user and >cannot be seen by the user.Not in any way I know of, because from what I understand, the location of the image is always shown in the tag on the page that displays that image.I really think you're going to have to use a WebSTAR realm to protect your folder of secret pictures/sound files/movies ...Sincerely, Ken Grome WebDNA Solutions Kenneth Grome

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