Public Shared Folder limit

Is there any limits on the number of public shared folders per message store?
Thanks in advance

If there's a limit, it's in the millions . . .

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How do I unlock numbers files that are in my public shared folder?

Hello all,
I've been trying to access a file on my wife's shared folder and she's added me to the sharing and permission list on the file and on the server.
Can someone please give me a hint on how to unlock this file so we can use the versions feature of "numbers"?
Thanks in advance.
~madamal

As far as I know, the versions feature is not shared on networks.
The datas are stored locally.
Assuming that you boot from the HD named "madamal's HD", the versions datas are stored in the folder :
"madamal's HD:.DocumentRevisions-V100", not on the network.
The period at the beginning of the folder's name is used to hide it.
Trying to share an iWork generated document thru a network is playing with matches.
The iWork apps aren't designed for that.
If your wife work on a document when you are also working on it, there is no provision to arbitrate between the changes introduced by the two users. Very efficient way to destroy the document.
Yvan KOENIG (VALLAURIS, France) mardi 21 février 2012
iMac 21”5, i7, 2.8 GHz, 12 Gbytes, 1 Tbytes, mac OS X 10.6.8 and 10.7.3
My Box account is : http://www.box.com/s/00qnssoyeq2xvc22ra4k

User Name in Public shared folder

I deleted the shared folders in my sharing system preferences, but when I add the public folders back the user's name is omitted. Now when accessing the shared computer, all I see is Public and Public-1. Is there anyway to get the folders back with the user's names appended to the front?

It's possible but you might want to leave it alone depending on how comfortable you are with digging into your mac. This thread details where to change the name:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=8041195#8041195
You'll have to log in as root and edit the file he mentioned using Property List Editor which is part of developer tools, or some other editor capable of performing this.
Now, this of course supposes you have no time machine backup. If you have a TM backup restoring your public folder from backup would be best

Convergence, still no public shared folders!?!

Is Convergence supposed to support public folders or not. I have set public folder up and they work brilliantly in Thunderbird. But not having them in Convergence is disappointing. Assuming convergence uses IMAP behind the scenes there's no reason it shouldn't work along side private shared folder.
Quote from Convergence Product Features from way back: [http://wikis.sun.com/display/CommSuite6RR072208/Sun+Convergence+Product+Features]
Q. Does Convergence support public folders?
A. Yes, public folder support is the same in Convergence as it is for
IMAP, Messenger Express, or Communications Express. You need to
configure a special user as the owner for such folders. Users then need
to subscribe to such folders to view them.
For more information on public folders, see [To Create a Public Shared Folder|http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/819-4428/fxbuv?a=view].
It doesn't work in Comms Express, and it doesn't work in Convergence. How the heck does a major feature get into a product feature document like this when it's clear there is no intention for the feature. Pointing me to a guide to enable a feature which does not exist. Who writes this documentation.

ethoms wrote:
Is Convergence supposed to support public folders or not.I see no reason why they shouldn't be supported.
I have set public folder up and they work brilliantly in Thunderbird. But not having them in Convergence is disappointing. Assuming convergence uses IMAP behind the scenes there's no reason it shouldn't work along side private shared folder.A quick test shows there is a problem at the Messaging Server level related to public shared folders. This is preventing public shared folders from showing in the "Subscribe to Folder" interface and being displayed when they have been subscribed to using another IMAP client (e.g. Mozilla Thunderbird):
bug #6907767 - "listfolders.mjs doesn't return Public shared folders"
bug #6907765 - "list.mjs doesn't return Public shared folders"
It doesn't work in Comms Express, and it doesn't work in Convergence.There are known bugs preventing it from working with Communications Express as we have discussed previously. Why have you not raised these bugs with Sun support to have them fixed?
How the heck does a major feature get into a product feature document like this when it's clear there is no intention for the feature.It seems clear to me that other customers do not consider public folders as a "major" feature otherwise this issue would have been raised before now.
Regards,
Shane.

Is it possible to limit the folder size of the Shared folder?

I have setup quotas for all users who login to our Snow Leopard Server.
I would now like to setup the Shared folder that is located in the Users folder to have a maximum data limit. That way, a user can't just dump data into the Shared folder and completely fill the server.
Does anyone know if that's possible or if there is a better way to create a shared folder that is has a data limit?
Thanks!
Kurt

Thank you Linc Davis for your reply!
I have studied the information in that tutorial. It seems that it is discussing how to setup quotas for individual users and groups on a given volume. However, what I'm trying to accomplish is setting the limit on a specific folder.
OS 10.6 Server already has a feature that I have enabled that sets quotas for each of my user's Home folder. However, each of them ALSO have access to a shared folder on the server that is not within their own Home folder. Thus, the individual quotas do restrict the specific size of this Shared folder.
So I'm wondering if you (or anyone) knows of a way to set a limit, not on a specific user or group, but on a specific folder? I need to figure out how to enable a setting that basically says: "This shared folder cannot grow bigger than 20GB no matter who uses it," for example.
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Can no longer connect to shared folder via Samba (10.5.8)

I used to be able to connect to shared folders on my leopard (10.5.8) PPC machine via Samba.
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I'm getting this error when I try to check a backup stored on a NAS. When I attempt to recover from it, I pick "A backup stored on another location" then "Remote shared folder".
I put in the path: \\192.168.16.17\public\server\2014-01-24
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That's correct; the folder I specified above contains the WindowsImageBackup folder. I can access that folder fine in Explorer, but when I try to direct the backup to it it gives the error I mentioned: "The specified path is not a remote shared
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Archiving File on Shared Folder in Linux using java code

Hi All,
I have a requirement wherein I have to ftp a file (Feed.txt) from windows FTP server to Linux machine1 and archive the same file (with timestamp suffixed on file name like Feed.txt_22April) on Linux Machine2. I am
trying to achieve this through java code. I am able to ftp the file(Feed.txt) from windows ftp server to Linux machine1 /opt/ftproot directory and archiving the same file under /opt/ftproot/archive directory of Linux
Machine1 with timestamp suffixed on file name.
My archiving requirement is still not achieved. So, for that I created a shared folder /temp/shared on Linux Machine2 and mounted the /temp/shared folder of Linux Machine2 on /opt/ftproot/archive folder of
Linux Machine1 using following command:
# mount LinuxMachine2: /temp/shared /opt/ftproot/archive
Note: I have given full permission on both the folders.
Logically, archiving the Feed.txt with timestamp in it name under /opt/ftproot/archive folder should create the file in /temp/shared folder of Linux Machine2. But instead of archiving the file on
/opt/ftproot/archive folder, it archive the file on /opt/ftproot folder.
In my java code, I have specified copyDir as /opt/ftproot and archiveDir as /opt/ftproot/archive.
The code is being run from Linux Machine1 as a schedule task.
Please help.
PFB the code snippet:
package com.ftp;
import com.thortech.xl.scheduler.tasks.SchedulerBaseTask;
import org.apache.commons.net.ftp.*;
import java.io.File;
import java.io.FileInputStream;
import java.io.FileOutputStream;
import java.io.IOException;
import java.io.InputStream;
import java.io.OutputStream;
import java.text.DateFormat;
import java.text.SimpleDateFormat;
import java.util.Calendar;
import java.util.Date;
public class FTPService extends SchedulerBaseTask {
     private static String targetDir="";
     private static String archiveDir="";
public void init() {
public void execute() {
try {
String server = "Machine1
String username = "username";
String password = "password";
String sourceDir = "C:\\Inetpub\\ftproot\\temp.txt";
//String archiveDir = "/home/ftproot1";
targetDir = getAttribute("Target Directory");
FTPClient ftp = new FTPClient();
* Connect to the server
ftp.connect(server);
ftp.login(username, password);
System.out.println("Connected to " + server + ".");
String[] names = ftp.listNames();
for (String name : names) {
System.out.println("Name = " + name);
* Get all file names that are present in the current working directory
FTPFile[] files = ftp.listFiles();
String fileName = "";
for (int i = 0; i < files.length; i++) {
if (files.isFile()) {
System.out.println("\t" + files[i].getName());
File file = new File(targetDir + File.separator +
files[i].getName());
FileOutputStream fos = new FileOutputStream(file);
* Copy the file to target system
ftp.retrieveFile(files[i].getName(), fos);
fos.close();
fileName = files[i].getName();
ftp.logout();
ftp.disconnect();
System.out.println("End of FTP....");
System.out.println("Calling fileCopy()");
System.out.println("Target Directory"+targetDir);
fileCopy(fileName,targetDir);
} catch (Exception e) {
e.printStackTrace();
public static String getDate() {
String sdate = "";
try {
     System.out.println("Inside getDate()");
Calendar date = Calendar.getInstance();
SimpleDateFormat formatter = new SimpleDateFormat(
"yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm:ss.0");
sdate = formatter.format(date.getTime());
} catch (Exception e) {
return sdate;
public void moveFile(String t) {
     try{
     System.out.println("inside moveFile");
System.out.println("Moving Files");
File fro = new File(t);
archiveDir = getAttribute("Archive Directory");
System.out.println("Archiving Directory"+archiveDir);
File to = new File(archiveDir);
boolean archived = fro.renameTo(new File(to, fro.getName()));
if (archived) {
System.out.println("FileArchived");
          /*String cmd="mv" +" "+t +" "+ "/home/ftproot/archive";
          System.out.println("Archive Directory"+archiveDir);
          System.out.println("Move Command"+cmd);
          Process SshProc =      (Runtime.getRuntime()).exec(cmd);
} catch (Exception e) {
e.printStackTrace();
public void fileCopy(String filename,String Directory) {
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     File f2 = new File(ofile);
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//      OutputStream out = new FileOutputStream(f2,true);
     //For Overwrite the file.
     OutputStream out = new FileOutputStream(f2);
     byte[] buf = new byte[1024];
     int len;
     while ((len = in.read(buf)) > 0){
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     in.close();
     out.close();
     System.out.println("File copied.");
     moveFile(ofile);
     }catch(Exception e)
     System.out.println("File copied."+e);
Cheers,
Sunny

sunnyajmera wrote:
Please help.If it was me....
- You are connecting to a ftp server. I am guessing you didn't write that.
- Get a flexible ftp client, there are many but make sure it shows you the ftp result codes.
- Figure out how and if the ftp server will do what you want.
If it does do what you want then ftp client will let you do the same thing.
If that ftp server doesn't allow you to do it then you must do one of the following
- Find a different server
- Change the requirements
- Find a way to impose the requirements using a tool in addition to ftp like some command executed through telnet.

Creating file in shared folder

I need to access a folder on a network ( say \\server1\test ). test folder is shared on \\server1 with permission only to user 'A'. Now a java program ( Simple code snippet given below ) running will not be able to access the given folder due to access restriction. How can I make this code access the given folder and create a file xyz.txt in it.
Code snippet :
import java.io.File;
import java.io.IOException;
public class test
public static void main(String[] args)
File file = new File(\\\\server1\\test\\xyz.txt );
try
file.createNewFile();
catch (IOException e)
// TODO Auto-generated catch block
e.printStackTrace();
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make sure that you have read and write permissions on that shared resource. i mean full access on that shared folder. with out full access you can't create/delete anything there. with read only access, you can read the content of the folder as well as that file only.
Diablo

All files in a shared folder don't have permissions

I have two users on my mac and am having some issues with sharing files. I created a shared folder and gave the other user read/write permissions. When I log in as that user, the folder can be accessed, but some of the files in that folder cannot be accessed. These are all photos, and for the most part I'm dropping them into the shared folder from iPhoto.
I tried it again by using the Public folder with the same result. However, there isn't consistency with the actual files that don't have permission. In other words, the shared folder I created may have a file that does not have permission, but that same file does have permission when I dropped it in the Public folder. So it is totally random as to which files in the shared folder don't have permission to be accessed.
I also tried to simply drag the files to the other user. Same result.
Can anybody help me with this? I'm stumped as I thought once a folder was shared that all contents are accesible.

Sharing a folder does give others access to it, but it does not change the permissions of the files inside. Other users can probably read everything, but they can't modify files that they do not own unless the owner of those files has changed the permissions to allow it, or other steps have been taken to provide additional access such as the use of an Access Control List (ACL).
Apple doesn't include a GUI utility for manipulating ACLs, so your choices are to use a third-party utility such as TinkerTool System (not free) or the Terminal application. The Drop Box folder in your user's Public folder has an ACL entry that gives access to change just about everything on files that are dropped there, so a Terminal example that sets similar permissions for everyone (a particular user group can also be used) would be:
1. copy and paste the folowing into the Terminal window (there is a trailing space):
chmod -R +a "everyone allow list,add_file,search,delete,add_subdirectory,delete_child,chown,file_inherit,directory_inherit"
2. drag the desired folder into the Terminal window (this copies the path)
3. press return
Note that ACL entries only work on items that have been created in the folder - not moved there - so you should use option drag to make a new copy in the shared folder.

Can't get alias to work in Shared Folder

Hello,
I want to share my Pictures folder with other people on my home network. I thought it would be easy to just put an alias of it in the Shared Folder, but when other people log into my computer and see the alias in my Shared Folder, when they double-click it, it goes to their own Pictures Folder on their own computers.
After I made the alias of my Pictures folder, I changed the name to something else and then dragged it into my Shared Folder.
For the life of me I can't understand why this doesn't work.
It doesn't matter if they log in as Guest, or if I create a user for them and they log in with that. It doesn't matter if they are using 10.4 or 10.3. I'm using 10.4.11.
Other aliases to other folders work fine, just not the Pictures folder.
I don't want to have to copy the contents of the Pictures folder over as it's quite large and I don't have the disk storage to handle that.
Any suggestions?

I changed the permissions to 'read only' for Others and it doesn't work. I even changed it to 'read only' for 'staff' and got the same thing.
Logging in as 'Guest' or any registered user will only resolve the alias to the Pictures folder in that persons own computer.
I made an alias of one of the folders in my Pictures folder and put that alias in the Public folder. Trying to access that alias from across the network gives this error message:
*The volume for "20081005 alias" cannot be found.* Insert the volume for "20081005 alias" and wait for it to appear on the desktop, then try again.
Logging back in as myself from the other computer and I can access this new alias just fine.

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Unknown Server in Shared Folder

The other day, I had two computers appear in the shared folder of the finder. Both are labeled as pc servers, one named dorothy, the other anirban-pc, if that makes any difference. It doesn't seem to matter where I am, both remain in the list and I can't get rid of them. Any suggestions on how to remove these from the list?

I have the same problem, although the unknown server is shown as Kirsten Ashton's Public Folder. I went into my System Preferences and disallowed access by any network without my password approval. You'll also want to ensure that your 'puter is configured so that all network connections are revealed in your Finder. In my case, while that Kirsten server no longer appears in my Finder, it is listed in my "Recent" folder, so I need to get to the bottom of this.
Lord.Bouf, don't expect an answer from this forum. It doesn't appear to be supportive. I've posted on this forum, as have others, and have received not even an acknowledgement or attempt at response. You'd think a moderator could at least point you in a direction or have some knowledge of Mac Security or operation, in effort to support Mac newbies and keep them from switching back to Windows. Perhaps this forum is un-staffed or understaffed with moderators or skilled moderators. Whatever the reason, you're better off Googling your problem and going to those hits for answers. I wouldn't delay, especially with something like this.
There are numerous responsive forums which are very helpful. Virtualdr.com is one, as well as Cybertechhelp.com, techsupport.com, etc. Google "computer forums help" and I'm sure you'll find the info you need.
Let me know if you find anything. Good luck!

Adobe PDF 6.0 in Shared folder?

My Mac under OS X 10.5.6, stops during a Startup sayiug IOKitWait has an error of some sort related to the Public Folder. After pausing for 5 minutes, giving me a Blue Screen while doing so, it continues on and boots normally. This is the actual message where it pauses:
Mar 27 15:29:18 Moonstone-Art-Studio /System/Library/CoreServices/
coreservicesd[43]: SFLSharePointsEntry::CreateDSRecord:
dsCreateRecordAndOpen(Moonstone Art Studio's Public Folder) returned
-14135
Mar 27 15:34:04 Moonstone-Art-Studio SystemStarter[16]:
IOKitWaitQuiet: -536870186
Mar 27 15:34:04 Moonstone-Art-Studio DeltaHelper[142]: Delta Helper is
starting up
I believe this is the Shared folder in my User account?
Is this pause related to the folder "Adobe PDF 6.0" being in there? Maybe outdated for OS X 10.5.6?
Did it get there because I'm running Adobe Acrobat 6 Pro on my Mac?
Solutions?

Finally Back Again ... Paste:
Thanks. I've had relatively good luck with the little I've done with Acrobat Pro 6.0.6.
Create pdfs from multiple files, reduce file sizes, etc. Not too extensive.
Only under Tiger 10.4.11 and now trying some of it under Leopard 10.5.6. Seemed to work for small jobs.
If Adobe hears about it, I expect they'll throw something into the mix, to break it, to try and make us buy more (a bit pessimistic, I know).
I have no more to spend on Adobe products, Leopard 10.5.6 is probably my last Mac OS X for a good while. I am trying CS on both my machines.
Hate to be so negative about Adobe, but have you tried to get past the alternative ID and PW they're getting us to do? I've done it, but it keeps coming up. Annoying.
Like trying to keep up with the OS X ... when you can't afford $4-500 every few years on what's a great package ... just not feasible for me.
Oh crap ... I forgot to Login before I started typing this ... now Cut, Login, and Navigate Back to this Thread, then Paste.

10.3.9 server - files copied to shared folder don't have proper permissions

When 1 user copies a file to a shared volume the next user cannot save. The copied file is read only. If I choose the enclosing folder or whole volume and propagate permissions (Copy these privileges to enclosing items) then the file is read/write as it should be but the next file copied is read only.
This started when I used Carbon Copy Cloner to clone the system to a new drive. I know this isn't completely kosher but I done it successfully with this same system before.
This server is still Panther because it has been on for 4.5 years and has not crashed once. It provides AFP and nothing else.
This is a creative team that is kind of freaking out so any help would be greatly appreciated..

Sharing a folder does give others access to it, but it does not change the permissions of the files inside. Other users can probably read everything, but they can't modify files that they do not own unless the owner of those files has changed the permissions to allow it, or other steps have been taken to provide additional access such as the use of an Access Control List (ACL).
Apple doesn't include a GUI utility for manipulating ACLs, so your choices are to use a third-party utility such as TinkerTool System (not free) or the Terminal application. The Drop Box folder in your user's Public folder has an ACL entry that gives access to change just about everything on files that are dropped there, so a Terminal example that sets similar permissions for everyone (a particular user group can also be used) would be:
1. copy and paste the folowing into the Terminal window (there is a trailing space):
chmod -R +a "everyone allow list,add_file,search,delete,add_subdirectory,delete_child,chown,file_inherit,directory_inherit"
2. drag the desired folder into the Terminal window (this copies the path)
3. press return
Note that ACL entries only work on items that have been created in the folder - not moved there - so you should use option drag to make a new copy in the shared folder.

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