Re: Protecting a folder
This WebDNA talk-list message is from 2000
It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 35705
interpreted = N
texte = on 04.08.2000 0:25, Stuart Tremain at stuartt@adlib.com.au wrote:> I am creating a custom security system and have an area of files that can be > downloaded. I thought that I could protect that folder by using a Web* realm > and passing a userID and PW without the visitor being aware of what was > happening. You can't force the browser to use a specific username and password. Of course, you could place them within the URL, but then it is visible for anybody...What is the idea behind your setup - why protecting a folder and let all people in anyway? Or are there different groups of users? Peter ------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list
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on 04.08.2000 0:25, Stuart Tremain at stuartt@adlib.com.au wrote:> I am creating a custom security system and have an area of files that can be > downloaded. I thought that I could protect that folder by using a Web* realm > and passing a userID and PW without the visitor being aware of what was > happening. You can't force the browser to use a specific username and password. Of course, you could place them within the URL, but then it is visible for anybody...What is the idea behind your setup - why protecting a folder and let all people in anyway? Or are there different groups of users? Peter ------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Web Archive of this list is at: http://search.smithmicro.com/
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