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'''WebDAV''' == cadaver ==[http://www.webdav.org/cadaver/ cadaver] is a HTTP extension that makes the Internet a writeable medium by allowing files to be created, changed, or deleted over the ubiquitous HTTP protocol. WebDAV can be used to access your Filebox, transfer files to and from [[Scholarw:File Transfer Protocol|FTP]], or transfer files -like command-line client for connecting to WebDAV shares. To connect to a hosted site online. This example assumes you are using Fileboxshare, but the instructions for Scholar or hosted sites are identical; just replace simply specify the URL with as an argument to the one cadaver command: cadaver {{{shareurl}}}You will be asked for your username and password. After connecting, you are givencan issue standard FTP commands like '''ls''', '''get''', '''put''', and '''delete'''. To disconnect, type '''exit'''.
== davfs2 ==[[w:davfs2|davfs2]] is a file system driver that allows WebDAV shares to be mounted and treated as if they were local files. After installing davfs2 through your distribution's package manager, it is simple to mount a share to a directory. First, the directory must be created: sudo mkdir {{WebDAV{mountpoint|/media/webdav}}}Now mount the directory: sudo mount -t davfs {{{shareurl=https:}}} {{{mountpoint|/media/davwebdav}}}You will be asked for your username and password and the share will be mounted.filebox == GVFS ==''Note: Some users have experienced problems with the WebDAV support in GVFS; caution should be exercised when making use of this feature.vt'' [[w:GVFS|GVFS]] provides support for WebDAV and connections can be made using [[w:Nautilus (file manager)|Nautilus]] and other applications that use GVFS. * Open Nautilus and select '''Connect to Server''' in the '''File''' menu.edu* For the service type, select '''Secure WebDAV (HTTPS)'''* For the server, enter '''{{{shareserver}}}'''* For the path, enter <code>{{{sharepath}}}</code>* Enter your username and optionally select '''Add bookmark''' if you plan on connecting to this share again* Select '''Connect''' ==See Also==https:/users/example|shareserver=davwww.fileboxitma.vt.edu|sharepath=/userscourses/example|mountpoint=complit/media/filebox}}lesson4.htm
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