an explorer type website???

Linxeos · #1 (**permalink**) 07-03-2008, 08:01 PM

Ok I am trying to develope an explorer page site.. anyone that would have an idea would be of most help... It needs to look like someone where to open an explorer.exe and have the 2-frame window indicating C:/ and its apparent folders... but the C:/ would be located on the ftp server of course... well like I said any help would be most appreciated.

Thanks,

Nicholas C.

ssmorgan · #2 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008, 01:34 AM

Nicholas,

I noticed this is your first post... Welcome!

I may be misunderstanding your idea, but will this be a service for others to host/store their files and folders online on your server? If not, it may help to give us an example or function of what you would like your site to provide... and maybe someone here will point you in the right direction

Sherif

Linxeos · #3 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008, 07:36 AM

That would be the exact reason for the site Morgan, lol. Sorry for not being as clear as I should have been yesterday. Well thanks for the welcome hope I can recieve and give as much help as others here.

lisa · #4 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008, 10:21 AM

Hi Nicholas and welcome,

So not only do you want to host the files but I'm assuming you want to create the functionality like an FTP program (FileZilla, FireFTP, etc)?

Linxeos · #5 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008, 10:30 AM

That is correct, it should have the ability for the users to upload new files to certain folders, and review those newly updated files immediately.

ssmorgan · #6 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008, 10:51 AM

I think you would have to buy a hosting account that allows you to sub-sell hosting space to customers. This is called "Reseller Hosting". But I am not sure if the company allows you to sell hosting space to others for them to store files and folders.

There is kind of a funny rule: most hosting companies will tell you that if you want to buy a hosting account that allows you to simply store files (for the purpose of backup or to be able to access these files online), you would need to subscribe to a dedicated hosting account.

So the questions I would have then, while researching web hosting companies:

1. With a "Reseller Account", will the hosting company allow your customers to simply store files and folders?

2. If not, can you do what you want to do with a dedicated hosting account?

3. Does the dedicated hosting account fit your budget? Some dedicated hosting accounts can be pretty pricey (range between $100 and $200/month).

I realize that this post contains a lot of info, and I am not sure how comfortable you are with the terminology, so please do not hesitate if you have any questions or need clarification!

Hope this helps!

Sherif

Linxeos · #7 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008, 11:15 AM

Hmm ok.. I am not sure if I was clear on a few things.. guessing on your last post. I have a dedicated server, and a domain name. I am not sure on whether I would have to go threw a "reseller" as you say. All I am trying to do is have an uploadable system that my clients can retrieve the files and documents online with an explorer type page system. And if you mean by "Hosting account" a dedicated ftp server then I have this with the companies "Site" up as right now. If I got anything wrong or misinterrupted you in any way please correct me and point me in the right direction

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Nick

pranz · #8 (**permalink**) 07-11-2008, 03:10 AM

all you need is a good script. This can easily be done using any of the scripting language like PHP/ASP.NET and some AJAX libraries.

I am a freelance programmer and can program this for you. Do contact me if you want to outsource any kind of programming in this regard!

Pranz.

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