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We need to share files (Word, Excel, JPG, MPG, DXF etc) with external parties such as vendors, customers, suppliers. The file sharing needs to have fine levels of security access i.e. login IDs to grant what project folders can be seen, whether dowload only or both upload and download etc. <br />
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This should be web based for convenience and to avoid any need for VPN etc. <br />
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We have a Linux server and prefer free Open Source software, are there any tested or know Open Source web based &quot;File Servers&quot; which offers userids/security access controls?<br />
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We need to share files (Word, Excel, JPG, MPG, DXF etc) with external parties such as vendors, customers, suppliers. The file sharing needs to have fine levels of security access i.e. login IDs to grant what project folders can be seen, whether dowload only or both upload and download etc. 

This should be web based for convenience and to avoid any need for VPN etc. 

We have a Linux server and prefer free Open Source software, are there any tested or know Open Source web based "File Servers" which offers userids/security access controls?



 

Web based &quot;file sharing&quot; with security access controls.

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Web based &quot;file sharing&quot; with security access controls.

Web based "file sharing" with security access controls.