Hi Steven!

> but with the authz-windows file the gui still lists any users with access 
> higher up the path has still having access to the secured file

Expression "adding *=" is not correct in the authz-windows file.

If you want to deny access to any user please use the standard group Everyone.

> Also - the use of SIDs - while useful in certain circumstances - is a pain. 
> the idea of a non standard authz in general is bad - perhaps it
> use could be made optional?

Please could you provide more details about the problem with using SIDs?

Thank you!

On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 3:14 AM, Steven <steven.be...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> In VisualSVN server in windows authentication the authz-windows don't
> seem to be able to handle *= on sub paths
>
> ie, in a standard authz you can restrict a subpath by simply adding *=
> to remove rights from anyone, then selectively add people back in
>
> [myrepo:/trunk/app/secured.file]
> * =
> poweruser = rw
>
> but with the authz-windows file the gui still lists any users with
> access higher up the path has still having access to the secured file
>
> Also - the use of SIDs - while useful in certain circumstances - is a
> pain. the idea of a non standard authz in general is bad - perhaps it
> use could be made optional?
>



-- 
Olga Dolidze
VisualSVN Support

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