security questions..

jw · 2006-08-11, 22:15

security questions

Often media portal is left running and functions as a jukebox during parties etc and I'm curious if MP currently has the ability to enter a "secured" mode which could protect my system from the drunks

i.e

allow a configuration setting to disable the context "file menu" , which would disable the ability to delete files via the MP interface (for the drunks/crack heads who randomly press buttons, while aimlessly searching for music). This would stop the accidental possible deletion of music

- allow an option to set a "top level" within MP.. I.e from main screen, enter "my music" , allow a configuration setting that holds this as the highest level. Meaning there is no way to back-out the main menu (without a pw or something similar)..

now I'm aware of the following

re: "file menu" . Obviously i could correctly set file permissions within the operating systems to specify the music share directories as "read-only" . The only downside occurs when performing a "cover art" scan, the lack of write ability creates the inability to save the image.

re : "top level" . I'm aware i could disable all the plugins individually, but it would be nice to have the option to do this on the fly..

cheezey · 2006-08-11, 22:28

First backup your mediaportal.xml, you can use this to restore your previous settings.

After that you should have a look through the MP configuration, there is an option there to disable the file menu. Also, configure the home plugin to use a custom menu with only one item added - "My Music". If you're using an MCE remote, edit the mappings so only the navigation buttons work.

Then party!!

Once you've drunk enough :lol: - barfed :? - slept 8) - sobered :cry: - tidied :shock: , restore your original mediaportal.xml and it'll all be a distant memory :wink:

Efros · 2006-08-11, 23:20

Really a PartyPortal!

jw · 2006-08-15, 04:22

great, thanks for the suggestions. I'll try these out.

2006-08-11, 22:15	#1 (permalink)
jw Portal Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	security questions.. security questions Often media portal is left running and functions as a jukebox during parties etc and I'm curious if MP currently has the ability to enter a "secured" mode which could protect my system from the drunks i.e allow a configuration setting to disable the context "file menu" , which would disable the ability to delete files via the MP interface (for the drunks/crack heads who randomly press buttons, while aimlessly searching for music). This would stop the accidental possible deletion of music - allow an option to set a "top level" within MP.. I.e from main screen, enter "my music" , allow a configuration setting that holds this as the highest level. Meaning there is no way to back-out the main menu (without a pw or something similar).. now I'm aware of the following re: "file menu" . Obviously i could correctly set file permissions within the operating systems to specify the music share directories as "read-only" . The only downside occurs when performing a "cover art" scan, the lack of write ability creates the inability to save the image. re : "top level" . I'm aware i could disable all the plugins individually, but it would be nice to have the option to do this on the fly.. __________________ -- my current HTPC -- Shuttle XPC SN95G5 HTPC 8 * 500 gig Maxtor Diamond max (3.9 TB's via samba) 2 * 500 gig Maxtor Diamond max (offline backup) 1 * 250 gig S-ATA Seagate Barracuda (local storage) Hauppauge 500 MCE Asus N6600/GeForce 6600 128MB

2006-08-15, 04:22	#4 (permalink)
jw Portal Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks great, thanks for the suggestions. I'll try these out. __________________ -- my current HTPC -- Shuttle XPC SN95G5 HTPC 8 * 500 gig Maxtor Diamond max (3.9 TB's via samba) 2 * 500 gig Maxtor Diamond max (offline backup) 1 * 250 gig S-ATA Seagate Barracuda (local storage) Hauppauge 500 MCE Asus N6600/GeForce 6600 128MB

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2006-08-11, 22:28	#2 (permalink)
cheezey Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: West Yorks Age: 40 Posts: 450 Thanks: 8 Thanked 15 Times in 9 Posts Country: My System	First backup your mediaportal.xml, you can use this to restore your previous settings. After that you should have a look through the MP configuration, there is an option there to disable the file menu. Also, configure the home plugin to use a custom menu with only one item added - "My Music". If you're using an MCE remote, edit the mappings so only the navigation buttons work. Then party!! Once you've drunk enough :lol: - barfed :? - slept 8) - sobered :cry: - tidied :shock: , restore your original mediaportal.xml and it'll all be a distant memory :wink:

2006-08-11, 23:20	#3 (permalink)
Efros Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 464 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	Really a PartyPortal!