[volunteergrid2-l] mod_proxy protected gateways -- common user file

Shawn Willden shawn at willden.org
Thu Feb 3 08:16:22 PST 2011


On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 9:12 AM, Brad Rupp <bradrupp at gmail.com> wrote:

> What about having a single mutable file in the grid.  People could change
> the file directly.  It does increase the risk that the file could be
> corrupted, but in reality there will be so few people in the grid that I
> don't see that as a big problem.
>

That would probably work fine, but I think Jody's suggestion is better.
 Although it probably wouldn't happen, Tahoe is not very robust in the face
of simultaneous modifications of mutable files.  Also, Jody's approach would
ensure that each individual maintains greater control over their own
credentials.

Plus, Jody's is... cooler :-)

-- 
Shawn
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