Re[2]: Encrypted links ...
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numero = 26908
interpreted = N
texte = Well, if you are going to name your files in a simplistic fashion like that, yes, you are probably going to get taken. Why are you not using WebMerchant's Web Delivery feature. This stores the actual files outside of the normal directories; when a purchase takes place, the file is copied to a delivery directory, with a random filename, and prints the URL to download the file on the download page. The copy is then purged after 24 hours. This is specifically designed for your needs. See Chapter 5 in the WebMerchant_Manual.pdf which is available at: ftp://ftp.isd.smithmicro.com/webcatalog/webmerchant_manual.pdfHope this helpsJohn Peacock ____________________Reply Separator____________________ Subject: Re: Encrypted links ... Author:
(WebCatalog Talk) Date: 2/2/00 9:57 AMKenneth Grome wrote:> >Sure they can see the results of their own link, but they can't figure out how to generate the encrypted data to come in as someone else. > > If you were using webcat's page protection mechanism, this would not be an issue, because they could not Come in as someone else without that person's username/password or other private identifying info anyways. > > But I'm sure you know that already ... :)Heh.. wow. Anyway... what I had originally intended with this thread was a way to protect content from being manually taken. For example I have a directory /greatmusic/ and protect the index.tpl page there using WebCat' spage protection. Fine. Wouldn't a more cunning user simpy be able to manually enter ./greatmusic/1.mp3, ./greatmusic/2.mp3 thereby bypassing any attempts I make to guard that music from being downloaded without paying for it?? Aside from setting up an apache realm type of thing is there a better way to protect from manually entered URLs? Forgive me if there is an obvious answer here.. still pretty new to this. TIA ------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to
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Well, if you are going to name your files in a simplistic fashion like that, yes, you are probably going to get taken. Why are you not using WebMerchant's Web Delivery feature. This stores the actual files outside of the normal directories; when a purchase takes place, the file is copied to a delivery directory, with a random filename, and prints the URL to download the file on the download page. The copy is then purged after 24 hours. This is specifically designed for your needs. See Chapter 5 in the WebMerchant_Manual.pdf which is available at: ftp://ftp.isd.smithmicro.com/webcatalog/webmerchant_manual.pdfHope this helpsJohn Peacock ____________________Reply Separator____________________ Subject: Re: Encrypted links ... Author: (WebCatalog Talk) Date: 2/2/00 9:57 AMKenneth Grome wrote:> >Sure they can see the results of their own link, but they can't figure out how to generate the encrypted data to come in as someone else. > > If you were using webcat's page protection mechanism, this would not be an issue, because they could not Come in as someone else without that person's username/password or other private identifying info anyways. > > But I'm sure you know that already ... :)Heh.. wow. Anyway... what I had originally intended with this thread was a way to protect content from being manually taken. For example I have a directory /greatmusic/ and protect the index.tpl page there using WebCat' spage protection. Fine. Wouldn't a more cunning user simpy be able to manually enter ./greatmusic/1.mp3, ./greatmusic/2.mp3 thereby bypassing any attempts I make to guard that music from being downloaded without paying for it?? Aside from setting up an apache realm type of thing is there a better way to protect from manually entered URLs? Forgive me if there is an obvious answer here.. still pretty new to this. TIA ------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to
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