How can I block someone from linking to my pictures 3

[vincentw56]

This may not be the right area. How can I block someone from linking to my pictures or files on my website? I don't care if they take the pictures or files, but why should they use my bandwidth for there own use. Anyone have a suggestion? I am thinking of adding a watermark to the pictures, but really don't want to do that.

Thanks,
Vincent

 

[WizyWyg]

Apache is just as vulnerable as any other software out there. And arguing about this moot. You like Apache. I like apache; do I have a choice in this matter about what I use? Yes and no. yes, on some servers that i maintain, and No on some servers that i maintain. I use both IIS and Apaceh, does that make me a bad administrator if i need information on IIS? No, it means im looking for ways to better IIS for the sites that I administer using a IIS server.

Do you run a server on a windows machine (apaceh or not) Same difference.

Apache may not have had many "patches", but patches are released none the less. And support, since its free, is pretty much up to the "user" to find it, whereas, I dont have much to worry with MS when it comes to support (getting quesionts answered).

We can argue on this all you like. I dont mind putting up defenses for IIS and Apache; they are both good servers...so to each his own, okay?

Telling someone to get 'apache' just because you dont like it, is not answering the question at hand. If they wanted to get apache, they would have done os and asked about that instead. If they have to use IIS, dont patronize the poster for using it.

 

[xutopia]

Wullie's not at fault here. His comment was alright. I'm the one that went overboard.

Next time I comment on someone's choice of web server it will be for technical reasons.

Sorry for the trouble guys I posted without proper netiquette.

WizyWig,

It's all in good fun but I guess. It reminds me of a yaght club where my uncle goes. There are the motorboards on one side and the sailboats on the others. They always joke about which is best.

MB = motor boat
SB = sail boat

MB - "What's the matter you snail! Need a lift you're going so slow?"
SB - "I can't hear you, your engine is too loud, why don't you shut it off so we can talk and you can stop polluting?"
MB - "Haha nice one! I'll race you to that island!"
SB - "Well how about you race me to New Zealand? Bet your tank can't hold up till then can it?"
MB - "Haha..."
SB - "Well if you don't mind go pollute elsewhere!"

Engine roars and leaves a trail of smoke right next to the sailboat.

Gary

http://www.xutopia.com

Haran
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[tviman]

Gary...

That was GREAT! And so much to the point!

I bash at MS whenever I get the chance. I've had the opportunity to work with both Windows & *nix platforms for a wide variety of applications. In MY experience, the *nix platforms are by far the most stable, most secure systems as well as the EASIEST to maintain, upgrade, and tune. Not to mention I get more sleep when working with an *nix system than with a MS system.

Wizywig, it's been my experience that the amount and ease of support is directly proportional to what you pay for. The best I've had was with IBM's 2nd largest U.S. customer. If I had problems or needed parts, all I had to do was call. They were their with parts or tech reps within the hour!!! Worst was with a DOTCOM company that was trying to reinvent the computing wheel. Didn't pay for ANY support - and did get any, either!!! That was the worst 2 years of my career!!! Didn't get much computing done but sure learned a ton about how to fix and tune the servers.

So, like you said, it's a relative matter. But now that I can afford to choose, I only play with MS stuff when the money is VERY good!!!

There's always a better way...