FileManager Copyright 2000, Horsburgh.com.
Author: Steve Horsburgh, shorsburgh@horsburgh.com
Version: 0.9 (beta 1)


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Overview
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FileManager is a web-based file, directory, and remote command manager
for Unix-like operating systems. It displays directory information,
allows file viewing and editing, assists in directory navigation, and
can execute any command that the Web Server account has privilege. 
FileManager is written in Perl and comes with its own mini web server
(optional) for extra security. 


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Required Software
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Linux/Unix Version 2.1 or greater  (http://www.redhat.com/)
Perl       Version 5.002 or later  (http://www.cpan.org/)

Optional:  Your own web server with CGI capability.


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Installation Instructions
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1. Unpack the distribution into a directory of choice, preferably one
   owned by root and not visible to other users.

   CMD: tar -zxf filemanager-0.9.tar.gz
   or
   CMD: gunzip filemanager-0.9.tar.gz
        tar -xf filemanager-0.9.tar

   (If you are reading this, then you probably have already done so. :)

2. Change to the new subdirectory.

   CMD: cd filemanager-0.9

3. Execute the setup file. (If you want to install into an existing
   Web Server area, make sure you are logged in as the Web Server user.)

   CMD: ./setup.sh

4. Follow the instructions.

5. That's it. (Advanced users might want to tweak the preferences file.)


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Documentation
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Sorry, I've not had the time yet...

Just go to the home page and click things. It should all be fairly
intuitive.

There is some additional 'User Help' information the the HELP file.

REMEMBER: The commands allowed are controlled by the privileges of the
Web Server user account. To limit or expand those privileges you can use
the included Web Server. To include the mini web server, log in as the
appropriate user and execute the ./setup.sh file as that user. When
asked if you want to use the mini-server, select yes.


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Bug Reports
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Please send all bug reports (and solutions if you have them) to
fmbug@horsburgh.com


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Testing
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FileManager has been tested on the following platforms:
(if you have tested others, please let me know and I'll include them)

   - Redhat Linux 6.1, 6.2
   - SGI Irix 6.3, 6.4

FileManager has been 'view' tested with the following browsers:
(if you have tested others, please let me know and I'll include them)

   - Windows    Internet Explorer       4.72, 5.0, 5.5
   - Windows    Netscape Navigator      4.5, 4.7
   - Macintosh  Internet Explorer       5.0
   - Macintosh  Netscape Navigator      4.5, 6.0
   - Linux      Netscape Navigator      4.72


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Copyright
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This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or
modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License
as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2
of the License, or (at your option) any later version.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
GNU General Public License for more details.

You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software
Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place - Suite 330, Boston, MA  
02111-1307, USA.

See the file COPYING for additional information.



FileManager Copyright 2000, Horsburgh.com. All Rights Reserved.