security questions.. (1 Viewer)

[jw]

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]

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 - tidied :shock: , restore your original mediaportal.xml and it'll all be a distant memory :wink:

 

[Efros]

Really a PartyPortal!

 

[jw]

thanks

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