perl file browser

[Anton Markov]

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Hi,

Madison Kelly wrote:
> Add to that the
> fact that a user will likely feel less apprehention is the feel of the
> program is similar to a web page, something even novice users use daily.
> Also the ability to make something available remotely and independant of
> the client OS is very, very attractive.
How about a Java based interface? I think someone suggested Java
already, but I'll add this: Webmin has a very powerful Java-based file
browser. Perhaps it can be adapted to suit your needs.

> 
> I realize that right now it probably isn't the easiest possible root but
> there are also practical benefits, too. Some of the client machines are
> Linux, some are Windows and some are Mac. This allows me to roll out a
As Ilya suggested, using a Samba interface is a good option. If your
clients use the newer Mac OS (not sure the version) it uses samba
internally so it should have no problems with windows shares.

> Linux-based solution without forcing the user to switch OS or even learn
> how to use Linux, for that matter (though I would love for them to learn
> anyway I don't want to push the issue). If they do switch later then
> there is absolutely no learning curve for them on this program.

There are many different cross-platform languages out there.

I think that with something such as backups which requires atomic
operations (consistency), it would be best to use some sort of
client-side interface (or do LOTS of checks and "Are you sure?" pages).


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