From bcb704366cb5e333a626c18c308c7e0448a8e69f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: toma Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:56:58 +0000 Subject: Copy the KDE 3.5 branch to branches/trinity for new KDE 3.5 features. BUG:215923 git-svn-id: svn://anonsvn.kde.org/home/kde/branches/trinity/kdenetwork@1054174 283d02a7-25f6-0310-bc7c-ecb5cbfe19da --- kpf/README | 42 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 42 insertions(+) create mode 100644 kpf/README (limited to 'kpf/README') diff --git a/kpf/README b/kpf/README new file mode 100644 index 00000000..c5320111 --- /dev/null +++ b/kpf/README @@ -0,0 +1,42 @@ +Public fileserver for KDE + +Features: + + * Runs as an applet in kicker. + * Uses HTTP protocol (supports 1.0 & 1.1) + * Realtime connection monitor and control + * Bandwidth capping. + * Connection count limiting. + * Designed for safety. No CGI, no PUT, no access outside virtual root. + * Drag and drop an URL pointing to a local dir to add a share. + * Integration with konqueror's ``properties'' dialog. + * Persistent connections. + +WARNING: + +Please note that allowing remote access to local files is inherently dangerous. +I will not be held responsible for loss, damage, your head falling off, etc. I +will, however, do all in my power to keep this software secure. If you don't +trust me (and why should you ?) then simply don't run this software. + +Currently there are no known security holes in this software. + +Developers: + +This code allows remote access to local files. Therefore it must be secure. +I also try to limit the effect of DoS attacks and to help the user avoid +making silly mistakes like sharing ~. + +Please send patches to me for approval before committing to CVS. + +Shortly before a KDE release, during the feature freeze, I will do a full code +audit. If I am unable to do this for whatever reason, I will ask for someone +else to do the audit. If the audit cannot be performed and code changes are +non-trivial, kpf should not be released. + +License terms: + +MIT license. See COPYING. + +Rik Hemsley (rikkus) + -- cgit v1.2.3