[GRLUG] diy file sharing

[Ben Rousch]

I haven't tried it, but Sparkleshare is the current hotness for open
source Dropbox-like functionality. http://sparkleshare.org/

On Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 7:36 AM, Benjamin Flanders <flanderb at gmail.com> wrote:
> Well, I already have a home server.  It is an atom based computer.  Not as
> energy efficient as an arm based, but I am doing more with it than I think a
> small arm based machine can do.  It is running ubuntu server, with subsonic
> for the mp3's, pytivo to watch videos on the tivo(it will do almost
> real-time transcoding, I wait about 2-3 minutes for a movie and I can watch
> it non-stop), samba and nfs for file serving.
>
> I'm looking for a package that I can install on it for accessing my e-books
> while away from home.
>
> Share and Enjoy
> Ben
>
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 11:01 PM, Don Ellis <don.ellis at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> The GoFlex Series of NAS devices from Seagate are very reasonable. Not
>> much more than the price of the drive. Includes ability to access the
>> shares from outside the local net, with control of access permissions
>> and multiple folders to put things into. Linux underpinnings, and USB
>> port for additional storage.
>>
>> ArchLinuxARM.org has instructions for installing an alternative
>> kernel, using the GoFlex as a PogoPlug work-alike.
>>
>> One of the considerations: A dedicated ARM-based server appliance can
>> be much more compact, cooler, and energy-efficient than a full-sized
>> machine, and the cost for components other than the HD can be very
>> reasonable.
>>
>> --Don Ellis
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 8:51 PM, Benjamin Flanders <flanderb at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > Anyone know of a program I can install on a server that would allow me
>> > to
>> > share files both publicly and also with a log in for specific users.
>> >  I'm
>> > thinking like the sharing abilities of drop box or ge.tt.  I'd like
>> > webpage
>> > access and the ability to upload/download from the webpage.
>> >
>> > I'm thinking a private share for my e-books so I have access to them
>> > wherever I am, and a way to share large files that doesn't depend on an
>> > external company.
>> >
>> > In the same vein, how about an online personal ebook library.
>> >
>> > Share and Enjoy
>> > Ben
>> >
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