Sharing files over Internet

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I'm running a headless Ubuntu server at home, and I’m wondering if there are any good programs for having a website with your files on it. Basically like Twonky, except less awful.

score 3 · Accepted Answer · edited Jan 13 '14 at 20:07

Why don't try the good ownmycloud software? This is a great web interface with public link on file.

First you will need the couple PHP/MySQL installed on your server. Then I suggest to view the page Installation | ownCloud.org to continue the installation.

Once done, you have to configure your router for two things :

Enable port forwarding, tcp 80 to your server. Configuration depends of your router manufacturer and model. Have a look here to have an idea of the goal

How To Forward Ports on Your Router

Create a Managed DNS | Email Delivery | SMTP | Domain Registration free account and domain and configure your router to use this domain. This will allow you to access on your server from outside.

score 2 · Answer 2 · edited Jun 25 '16 at 07:07

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Samba to share the files
Apache to make them visible in web browsers.

edited Jun 25 '16 at 07:07

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answered Dec 13 '12 at 19:20

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score -2 · Answer 3 · edited Jan 13 '14 at 20:04

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Tonido is a good software, it can be installed onto any desktop and files can be accessed by a desktop end or droid end program that links it to the main computer. You do not need a server for it to work, just a desktop. Its native enviornment is windows sadly enough, though I have it running under Ubuntu 13.10 just fine with wine installed. It can be found here if you so choose. Tonido | Run your own Personal Cloud

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answered Jan 13 '14 at 19:59

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The policy here is to avoid recommending proprietary/non-open-source solutions. Such non free recommendations are usually considered spam/advertisements and are flagged for removal. – hmayag Jan 13 '14 at 20:24
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@hmayag that's not quite accurate. It's if you post what appears to be an advertisement for a commercial application, or otherwise promotional material without merit. – RolandiXor Jan 13 '14 at 20:39
@Justinrayl, suggesting Windows only software here is generally not recommended, especially when there are other (and better) options. I won't delete your answer, because you seem to have good intentions, but understand that the community will likely downvote (which I have also done), because it is Windows software, and not necessary as there are other (better) options. – RolandiXor Jan 13 '14 at 20:41
Tonido does appear to have a Linux client which says it works on Ubuntu. I don't know how well it works, so I can't recommend for or against it. My guess is that the Linux client (installed from the 32-bit .deb file provided) may provide a better user experience than running the Windows client through Wine. – Eliah Kagan Jul 18 '14 at 18:35

Sharing files over Internet

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