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Media won't stream when media file container folder pemissions are restricted

1/5/2011 4:24 PM

Will Strohl

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Re: Media won't stream when media file container folder pemissions are restricted

So you're trying to prevent a direct download, right?

Will Strohl

Upendo Ventures
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1/5/2011 5:05 PM

Art Villa

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Re: Media won't stream when media file container folder pemissions are restricted

Essentially yes. I know that more sophisticated site users with access could download the MP3 when they are logged in and then distribute outside of my site but that would be them being unethical on multiple levels. I want to prevent them from finding the direct URL to the files and distributing that to the public.

1/5/2011 5:39 PM

Will Strohl

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Re: Media won't stream when media file container folder pemissions are restricted Modified By Will Strohl on 1/5/2011 5:40:08 PM

That's what I thought. Then why aren't you already using secure folders? I'd suggest the Secure - File System folder type for this purpose.

Will Strohl

Upendo Ventures
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Official provider of the Hotcakes Commerce Cloud and SLA support

1/6/2011 1:18 PM

Art Villa

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Re: Media won't stream when media file container folder pemissions are restricted

Okay. I just moved them over to secure folders. Note, I own the server & only trusted associates have access to it... but I moved it over anyway. Thanks.

1/6/2011 1:34 PM

Will Strohl

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Re: Media won't stream when media file container folder pemissions are restricted

Well, trusting your internal personnel is only part of the use of that feature. It also has the added benefit of obscuring the URL and file location, as you intend.

Will Strohl

Upendo Ventures
DNN experts since 2003
Official provider of the Hotcakes Commerce Cloud and SLA support

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