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I am trying to create a new home page. I am going to host it on my PC and want to create a link to point to a folder on my backup drive that is password protected through IIS. Does anyone know how to do this.
Dreamweaver Help
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RE: Dreamweaver Help
I've used Dreamweaver to create simple pages, but I just used FTP to transfer it to an online host such as the LOD member webspace. I really don't have a clue how to host on my PC, but it would be cool. I'll be following this thread for pointers.
I like the program because you can see the HTML code and actual page as displayed. This allows both GUI and a text based editing at the same time. Old DOS diehards like me can get some things done quicker in a text based format rather than GUI and menus, but some aspects are better coded with a GUI.
I've used Dreamweaver to create simple pages, but I just used FTP to transfer it to an online host such as the LOD member webspace. I really don't have a clue how to host on my PC, but it would be cool. I'll be following this thread for pointers.
I like the program because you can see the HTML code and actual page as displayed. This allows both GUI and a text based editing at the same time. Old DOS diehards like me can get some things done quicker in a text based format rather than GUI and menus, but some aspects are better coded with a GUI.
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RE: Dreamweaver Help
I know very basic HTML and rely on the GUI, you could do almost anything there. But what I am trying to do is create a hidden button on the home page that once you click it, it will direct you to a folder that I have on my drive that has tight security. I can make a link point at a graphic or another page, but I can't get it to hit the folder I want. I might have to give it a ftp link, but want to see if I could do it this way.
Anyway, you say you want to host your own website on your PC huh? Here are a few must haves before we can begin. (1) Windows 2000 or better with IIS installed. (2) Permission from your ISP (some look, some don't) to host your own site. As long as you don't hog up major bandwidth you should be OK, but that will be your call. (3) and this one would be nice if you have a pretty decent upload from you ISP, otherwise pages will load very slowly. I have 256 up and like doing this because I have lots of free time.
I know very basic HTML and rely on the GUI, you could do almost anything there. But what I am trying to do is create a hidden button on the home page that once you click it, it will direct you to a folder that I have on my drive that has tight security. I can make a link point at a graphic or another page, but I can't get it to hit the folder I want. I might have to give it a ftp link, but want to see if I could do it this way.
Anyway, you say you want to host your own website on your PC huh? Here are a few must haves before we can begin. (1) Windows 2000 or better with IIS installed. (2) Permission from your ISP (some look, some don't) to host your own site. As long as you don't hog up major bandwidth you should be OK, but that will be your call. (3) and this one would be nice if you have a pretty decent upload from you ISP, otherwise pages will load very slowly. I have 256 up and like doing this because I have lots of free time.
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RE: Dreamweaver Help
Never mind it just hit me! The private folder has an actual url - duh - dreamweaver will accept that! If you still want helkp with hosting your own webspace drop me an email.
Never mind it just hit me! The private folder has an actual url - duh - dreamweaver will accept that! If you still want helkp with hosting your own webspace drop me an email.
RE: Dreamweaver Help
What is IIS?
How about hosting on a local area network? We have several computers at work, and I can think of applications that would be cool to be able to link to with a browser. We have a couple of application servers with Windows 2000 that are on all the time that would be good for hosting.
I only have Windows 98 at home. But I do have a cable modem.
What is IIS?
How about hosting on a local area network? We have several computers at work, and I can think of applications that would be cool to be able to link to with a browser. We have a couple of application servers with Windows 2000 that are on all the time that would be good for hosting.
I only have Windows 98 at home.
But I do have a cable modem.RE: Dreamweaver Help
IIS is Internet Information Server, it comes with Windows NT/2000/XP. Windows 98 has Personal Web Server that you could use too. Just read the help file, it should cover all you need to know.
I use Apache, as does LOD. It's a very popular server. If you have an IP address that doesn't change, you can host/share files via your IP address. It's pretty simple, but PWS is probably a better option for you. Just rememebr that you are opening up your computer to the world of hackers...
Kale
IIS is Internet Information Server, it comes with Windows NT/2000/XP. Windows 98 has Personal Web Server that you could use too. Just read the help file, it should cover all you need to know.
I use Apache, as does LOD. It's a very popular server. If you have an IP address that doesn't change, you can host/share files via your IP address. It's pretty simple, but PWS is probably a better option for you. Just rememebr that you are opening up your computer to the world of hackers...
Kale
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RE: Dreamweaver Help
Apache is very good! You can get to any pc on your lan that has it - no problem. We use it for troubleshooting tips at work. But you can also hit any pc through the unc code and the computer name or user name or ip address and then you will see whatever shares are out there. Here is an example.
click on start, and then run.
type in \\username (whatever it is) and then hit enter, you will see a screen pop up allowing you to see whatever is shared on the particular pc. You can substitute the ipaddress for the username and it will work also.
Apache is very good! You can get to any pc on your lan that has it - no problem. We use it for troubleshooting tips at work. But you can also hit any pc through the unc code and the computer name or user name or ip address and then you will see whatever shares are out there. Here is an example.
click on start, and then run.
type in \\username (whatever it is) and then hit enter, you will see a screen pop up allowing you to see whatever is shared on the particular pc. You can substitute the ipaddress for the username and it will work also.
devicemanager
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RE: Dreamweaver Help
Here is something else that I though was real cool. www.noip.com is a free re-direction web site that can mask your ip address and give it a manufactured domain name. Also they claim that if you do not have a static ip it can detect when it changes and redirect you to your new ip - I haven't figured out how they do it, nor have I had my ip change since I have been running with them. There are also a bunch of others out there that offer the service for free too. Your url will become something like
http://whateveryouwant.bounceme.net
there are a variety of extention that they allow you to choose from.
Have fun!
Anyone know where I can get some cool looking buttons for free on the net?
Here is something else that I though was real cool. www.noip.com is a free re-direction web site that can mask your ip address and give it a manufactured domain name. Also they claim that if you do not have a static ip it can detect when it changes and redirect you to your new ip - I haven't figured out how they do it, nor have I had my ip change since I have been running with them. There are also a bunch of others out there that offer the service for free too. Your url will become something like
http://whateveryouwant.bounceme.net
there are a variety of extention that they allow you to choose from.
Have fun!
Anyone know where I can get some cool looking buttons for free on the net?