New Filestorage System

brong · 15th September 2005, 11:30 AM

We've just rolled out the new file storage system. This includes

WebDAV access to your filestorage (FTP soon)
a new method for specifying websites
a cleaner interface to files and directories through the web

You can read all about it in the FAQ at:

http://www.fastmail.fm/docs/faqparts/VFS.htm

and

http://www.fastmail.fm/docs/faqparts/VFSWeb.htm

I haven't enabled the FTP server again yet, but will do so shortly.

Bron.

marc_otten · 15th September 2005, 10:49 PM

Great news! I'll try it as soon as I get back home from work!!!

--Marc

mlevin · 15th September 2005, 11:57 PM

It used to be that you could have a website be public, password-protected (username didn't matter) or private (your own FM username/password was used to log in). It doesn't seem like the last option is there anymore. Am I just missing it?

Thanks

EDIT: oops, I was reading the other FAQ. I see the answer to my question here: http://www.fastmail.fm/docs/faqparts...htm#VFSPrivate

inVision · 16th September 2005, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mlevin
It used to be that you could have a website be public, password-protected (username didn't matter) or private (your own FM username/password was used to log in). It doesn't seem like the last option is there anymore. Am I just missing it?

Thanks

EDIT: oops, I was reading the other FAQ. I see the answer to my question here: http://www.fastmail.fm/docs/faqparts...htm#VFSPrivate

I had the same question... but just before I pressed Submit I read the FAQ topic on it...

I'd like to have it back tho...

bobpeers · 16th September 2005, 01:14 AM

Bron,
the FAQ mentions Linux with KDE but for the Gnome users amongst us you can use Nautilus to access the files.
Either enter davs://dav.messagingengine.com/ in the location bar or use the File->Connect to server option to set up the drive. I've tested it a little and it seems to work OK.
I should also add that if you want to mount a webdav share in Linux (either manually or by an entry in your fstab file) you will need to install davfs2, Note that I haven't tried this myself.
cheers,
Bob

xlr9 · 16th September 2005, 10:22 AM

can someone please tell me how to connect to DAV in windows xp w/out a client?

JRobert · 16th September 2005, 11:01 AM

My Computer
My Network Places
Add a Network Place - wizard appears - 'Next' through it
Internet or network address is: https://dav.messagingengine.com/
Enter email address (uname@domain.tld) and password in the dialog that appears
Enter a descriptive name (eg., FM Files)
Finish - Explorer opens to your FM filespace
Play with files!

-jeff-

xlr9 · 16th September 2005, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JRobert
My Computer

My Network Places

Add a Network Place - wizard appears - 'Next' through it

Internet or network address is: https://dav.messagingengine.com/

Enter email address (uname@domain.tld) and password in the dialog that appears

Enter a descriptive name (eg., FM Files)

Finish - Explorer opens to your FM filespace

Play with files!

-jeff-

Thanks. I think I got it wrong initially by trying to connect with http rather than https.

emscu · 16th September 2005, 02:12 PM

Did I miss the instructions for logging out of dav.messagingengine.com (using a web browser)?

brong · 16th September 2005, 02:32 PM

Close the web browser. It uses HTTP Basic Auth, so it's up to the browser to stop caching the credentials. There's nothing we can do about it, that's how DAV works.

Bron.

**Sherry** · 16th September 2005, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by emscu
Did I miss the instructions for logging out of dav.messagingengine.com (using a web browser)?

Are you saying that every time you go to that site now it automatically gives you your files without having you login again even after closing your browser? If yes, then the only way I've found, so far, is to restart my pc (winme) to clear the cache windows keeps for that.

If you share your pc with others and don't want them to have access to your files then I think using dav.messagingengine.com is not a secure way to access them.

At least, that's how it's working for me. If anyone knows a way to make it more secure then please post.

Also, Welcome to the EMD Forums

Sherry

Edit: Rob suggests that we use NetDrive instead of the DAV way in a few of his posts. Although I don't know if it can be logged off either???

His Instructions

brong · 16th September 2005, 02:44 PM

Pretty much, yes.

Which is why you should be sharing the computer by having different accounts that you log in to (easier with XP, which comes set up this way by default), or you should run a real multi-user operating system

Bron ( booted into Windows today, but 99% of the time in Linux )

Sigg · 16th September 2005, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sherry

Edit: Rob suggests that we use NetDrive instead of the DAV way in a few of his posts. Although I don't know if it can be logged off either???

NetDrive allows you to disconnect, map to different windows drive letters, save password (or not) and connect at login/startup. It also works with ftp servers. It's very good.

**Sherry** · 16th September 2005, 05:17 PM

Thanks for that info Sigg. I'll play around with DAV in windows for awhile longer but reading your post helps me know I'll probably try NetDrive after asking a few more questions on it. (had a few on my mind but lost them sometime after midnight so will have to wait till tomorrow)

Sherry

Heartz · 16th September 2005, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by brong
Bron ( booted into Windows today, but 99% of the time in Linux )

It works sweetly in KDE for me. I love it. All my files at my fingertips anywhere in the world. Wonderful.

You know what? I'm going out and purchasing more diskspace.

A few weeks ago I thought of switching to Gmail, now, you've given me one more extra reason to keep paying you guys money. I've been with you for more than 4 years, and I think you guys give one of the best service out there. Best value for money ever!

15th September 2005, 11:30 AM	#1
brong The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 2,380 Representative of: Fastmail.fm	New Filestorage System We've just rolled out the new file storage system. This includes WebDAV access to your filestorage (FTP soon) a new method for specifying websites a cleaner interface to files and directories through the web You can read all about it in the FAQ at: http://www.fastmail.fm/docs/faqparts/VFS.htm and http://www.fastmail.fm/docs/faqparts/VFSWeb.htm I haven't enabled the FTP server again yet, but will do so shortly. Bron.

16th September 2005, 01:14 AM	#5
bobpeers Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Copenhagen,Denmark Posts: 79	Bron, the FAQ mentions Linux with KDE but for the Gnome users amongst us you can use Nautilus to access the files. Either enter davs://dav.messagingengine.com/ in the location bar or use the File->Connect to server option to set up the drive. I've tested it a little and it seems to work OK. I should also add that if you want to mount a webdav share in Linux (either manually or by an entry in your fstab file) you will need to install davfs2, Note that I haven't tried this myself. cheers, Bob Last edited by bobpeers : 16th September 2005 at 02:17 AM.

16th September 2005, 02:12 PM	#9
emscu Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2	logoff? Did I miss the instructions for logging out of dav.messagingengine.com (using a web browser)?

15th September 2005, 10:49 PM	#2
marc_otten Master of the @ Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Breda, NL Posts: 1,070	Great news! I'll try it as soon as I get back home from work!!! --Marc

15th September 2005, 11:57 PM	#3
mlevin Cornerstone of the Community Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Somerville, MA, USA Posts: 656	It used to be that you could have a website be public, password-protected (username didn't matter) or private (your own FM username/password was used to log in). It doesn't seem like the last option is there anymore. Am I just missing it? Thanks EDIT: oops, I was reading the other FAQ. I see the answer to my question here: http://www.fastmail.fm/docs/faqparts...htm#VFSPrivate

16th September 2005, 10:22 AM	#6
xlr9 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 156	can someone please tell me how to connect to DAV in windows xp w/out a client?

16th September 2005, 11:01 AM	#7
JRobert Master of the @ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 1,562	My Computer My Network Places Add a Network Place - wizard appears - 'Next' through it Internet or network address is: https://dav.messagingengine.com/ Enter email address (uname@domain.tld) and password in the dialog that appears Enter a descriptive name (eg., FM Files) Finish - Explorer opens to your FM filespace Play with files! -jeff-

16th September 2005, 02:32 PM	#10
brong The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 2,380 Representative of: Fastmail.fm	Close the web browser. It uses HTTP Basic Auth, so it's up to the browser to stop caching the credentials. There's nothing we can do about it, that's how DAV works. Bron.

16th September 2005, 02:44 PM	#12
brong The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 2,380 Representative of: Fastmail.fm	Pretty much, yes. Which is why you should be sharing the computer by having different accounts that you log in to (easier with XP, which comes set up this way by default), or you should run a real multi-user operating system Bron ( booted into Windows today, but 99% of the time in Linux )

16th September 2005, 05:17 PM	#14
Sherry Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: USA Posts: 8,686	Thanks for that info Sigg. I'll play around with DAV in windows for awhile longer but reading your post helps me know I'll probably try NetDrive after asking a few more questions on it. (had a few on my mind but lost them sometime after midnight so will have to wait till tomorrow) Sherry