AccessPlusPython is a Python package that simplifies sharing of directories with RISC OS machines. It includes a straightforward application that makes the process easy and hassle-free.
AccessPlusPython is a Python module designed for sharing directories with RISC OS machines that utilize Acorn Access peer-to-peer file sharing software. File sharing is widely supported by various clients and servers on RISC OS for different protocols. On mixed machine networks, a commonly supported protocol is required to ensure interoperability between different operating systems. However, networks composed of Acorn computers that use the ShareFS filing system and Access+ sharing application typically require a change in methods used to share files when workstations running other operating systems are introduced.
This package aims to maintain uniformity by providing RISC OS machines running Access with access to files residing on workstations that can execute threaded Python applications. The access module currently encompasses all the functionalities of the AccessPlusPython package. It is an experimental attempt to present directory contents on a Linux workstation to an Acorn client machine running the Access sharing system on top of an Internet Protocol stack. As it was developed in a limited testing environment, some assumptions that may lead to failure on workstations other than the development machine may have been made.
It is important to exercise caution when using this application. Users should only run it if they trust fellow users on their local network and are on a secure network. Access protocol does not offer a high level of security, making users vulnerable to various exploits when running on top of the IP stack. Informing other network users about the application and its possible consequences if it fails is vital. Note that the malfunctioning of this software may cause RISC OS peers to crash or hang, making file transfers unreliable when using specific buffer sizes.
To use the AccessPlusPython module, Python is the only requirement. In conclusion, while AccessPlusPython is a handy tool for sharing directories with RISC OS machines, it should be used with caution, taking into consideration the potential consequences of it failing.
This package aims to maintain uniformity by providing RISC OS machines running Access with access to files residing on workstations that can execute threaded Python applications. The access module currently encompasses all the functionalities of the AccessPlusPython package. It is an experimental attempt to present directory contents on a Linux workstation to an Acorn client machine running the Access sharing system on top of an Internet Protocol stack. As it was developed in a limited testing environment, some assumptions that may lead to failure on workstations other than the development machine may have been made.
It is important to exercise caution when using this application. Users should only run it if they trust fellow users on their local network and are on a secure network. Access protocol does not offer a high level of security, making users vulnerable to various exploits when running on top of the IP stack. Informing other network users about the application and its possible consequences if it fails is vital. Note that the malfunctioning of this software may cause RISC OS peers to crash or hang, making file transfers unreliable when using specific buffer sizes.
To use the AccessPlusPython module, Python is the only requirement. In conclusion, while AccessPlusPython is a handy tool for sharing directories with RISC OS machines, it should be used with caution, taking into consideration the potential consequences of it failing.
What's New
Version 0.29: N/A