Storing Files and backups

Hi,
I have a timecapsule and would like to use it to 1)store files to be accessed anywhere on the net (im guessing this means using it with backtomymac?)
and 2) use it for the timemachine backups
These processes are each used by a different user (one wants backups and the other file access)
Is this possible and secure?

You can do both..
Accessing from the Net is not as easy as it sounds.. but there is plenty of info around..
Starting here.
AirPort Disk - Remote Access (3 Methods)
You can backup your TM to the same TC.. but encrypt the backup otherwise anybody will be able to access it.. once encrypted they can still access it but they cannot read it. Nor can the person it belongs to if they forget the password.. so this is important to store the password in some secure way.. aware that without it you may as well have not even bothered.

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