stds-802-16: another new file upload mechanism
I've replaced the 802.16 file upload code. The first was one was OK,
but the new one is better:
*It lets you post a file description along with your upload and
provides that description in the directory.
*It won't let anyone overwrite your file with another of the same name.
*It has the potential for a password requirement on the upload. I
haven't implemented that and, unless we run into trouble, I won't.
You'll find the link, along with instructions, at
<http://ieee802.org/16/submit.html>. You will find a minimum of
rules; I haven't yet tried to anticipate all the problems that could
arise. Limit the topics to those appropriate to 802.16 and, I think,
all will be well.
Roger
(My message of June 15 still applies:)
>I've been wanting to add a file upload feature to our site. So,
>following some instigation earlier this week, I stayed up late,
>learned a little about CGIs, and set one up. You can check it out at
><http://ieee802.org/16/upload.html>. The upload directories are on
>our Qube server. Between meetings, Carl Bushue has been linking it
>to the Internet, where I could get at it. You shouldn't have to know
>or care which machine is being used, except that it will disappear a
>few days before a meeting. The same technology will be usable at
>meetings, which should make for easier document handling during the
>session.
>
>I've created separate upload directories for the Working Group and
>the four Task Groups. This should make it easier to sort out the
>documents, especially at the meetings. We can give someone from each
>Task Group a password to manage the files (for instance, to delete
>the obsolete ones). Please don't upload a document into two
>directories; it's not necessary, and our space is limited.
>
>The upload process runs from a web page and uses your PC's file
>selection routine to choose the file; it's pretty easy. You will get
>a confirmation that the transfer has been made. The upload page also
>has links to the directories themselves; here you can see the files
>that you uploaded and what else is there.
>
>This upload process is not going to replace our formal document
>contribution process. We still need to number, index, and archive
>any contribution of lasting significance or that needs to be
>referenced. Also, any material going into a draft needs to be
>submitted with a cover sheet to give us protection on copyright and
>patent issues.
>
>At the moment, I see the upload directories as being useful for
>files of temporary value. Uploads will provide an alternative to
>attached files, which are banned from our reflectors. The upload
>page has simple instructions for uploading a file and copying its
>URL for pasting into an email.
>
>As time goes by, we'll see if what this facility is good for. Maybe
>we'll use a version of it to submit contributions for archiving.
>
>By the way, you'll see that I have also streamlined the web site by
>limiting the front page to the key headings and moving the content
>off to linked pages. This doesn't change the content, only the level
>of detail on the front page. I think it's easier to understand. I'll
>probably fool around a bit more before I settle on something.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Roger