Simple Web Based File Sharing

[dawks]

Not sure whats the proper forum for this.

I am looking for a very SIMPLE way to share something like 5 PDF files (schedules), with 5 individuals, but each individual should only be able to view their own PDF. So a username/password system would be ideal (but managed on our end, so something like skydrive/dropbox is out). Security isnt a big deal, so even an open directory that's only accessible by a random URL would work too (we mostly don't want employee 1 viewing employee 4's PDF). I considered simple web access with .htaccess files, but I need easier user/password management. I was thinking along the lines of a file sharing/management web application, or something with WebDav, but I don't know much about WebDav.

Suggestions?

 

[ViviTheMage]

google drive ... seriously.

 

[Gintaras]

I am looking for a very SIMPLE way to share something like 5 PDF files (schedules), with 5 individuals, but each individual should only be able to view their own PDF.

It's not called sharing if each individual can be able to view only their own .pdf...

e-mail to each their own files...

 

[colonelciller]

Not sure whats the proper forum for this.

I am looking for a very SIMPLE way to share something like 5 PDF files (schedules), with 5 individuals, but each individual should only be able to view their own PDF.

easy c-panel web-server method:

• create a sub-folder called 'schedule' on web server
• upload completely empty index.php file into that folder
• from c-panel "Index Manager" turn off indexing
• create 5 new folders within the 'schedule folder'
• set unique easy to remember passwords in c-panel
• distribute password to each person (email is not secure)
• upload worker's schedule file to each folder
• done in 5 minutes
• update schedule as needed and send email to workers that schedules have been updated on their folder
• no reason to invite "the cloud" (Google Drive datamining) into your business

 

[colonelciller]

I considered simple web access with .htaccess files, but I need easier user/password management.

also, it is very easy to manage passwords within c-panel

this all assumes you have access to a web-server with c-panel installed

 

[lxskllr]

It's not called sharing if each individual can be able to view only their own .pdf...

e-mail to each their own files...

I agree. Why wouldn't this work?

 

[dawks]

I agree. Why wouldn't this work?

If we wanted to use email, we would have. it doesnt work for our purpose. thanks for not helping.

And why would 'sharing' a file with someone not be called 'sharing' wtf else do you call it?

Can Google Drive share without a user needing an account Vivi?

 

[lxskllr]

thanks for not helping.

You're welcome



dickhead

 

[Stone Rain]

Google Drive, it's sharing options are excellent.

Barring that, there are a large number of file upload services that you can create a password/unique link to.


EDIT:

If we wanted to use email, we would have. it doesnt work for our purpose. thanks for not helping.

And why would 'sharing' a file with someone not be called 'sharing' wtf else do you call it?

Can Google Drive share without a user needing an account Vivi?

Google Drive allows public sharing, yes.

 

[beginner99]

I agree. Why wouldn't this work?[/QUOTE

probably because it actually is simple.

Or a cause of written requirements != actual requirements

If at work and no need for web accessibility: use windows security. 1 folder per user. put file in that folder.

use some common file sharing platform like rapidhshare. keep in mind files are deleted after some time. Not sure about security stuff.

or if you actually want something simple: email the file.

 

[Gintaras]

And why would 'sharing' a file with someone not be called 'sharing' wtf else do you call it?

From your OP:

I am looking for a very SIMPLE way to share something like 5 PDF files (schedules), with 5 individuals, but each individual should only be able to view their own PDF.

Where is sharing???

Maybe I've missed end of the world?

"Yeah, we making an orgy where we want to share 5 wives, but each guy should be only with their own wife"

 

[dawks]

Not sure whats the proper forum for this.

I am looking for a very SIMPLE way to share something like 5 PDF files (schedules), with 5 individuals, but each individual should only be able to view their own PDF.

From your OP:
Where is sharing???

Maybe I've missed end of the world?

"Yeah, we making an orgy where we want to share 5 wives, but each guy should be only with their own wife"

Sharing by definition is not ONE-to-MANY, its ONE-to-ANY including ONE-to-ONE.

Again, if email worked for us, we'd use it. I believe they are using it now. They don't want to use email, so that's why I'm looking for a different scenario. It might be that there are several changes made to the files throughout the week, which would require multiple emails each day. Its more appropriate for them to simply load a link and find the latest file. And it needs to be brain dead simple since the people involved aren't the most technically savvy. Dropbox or skydrive would work, but they require user accounts to access shared files.

Its always funny when someone thinks they know more than everyone else "haha why doesn't this f'in idiot use the most obvious solution. I bet he or the other 10 people involved hasn't even thought of it, hahaha idiot".

Think people.