New photo gallery discussion

Rik · Dec 19, 2007, 10:36:37

Comments here please.

I've been testing for a few days - looks good to me.

Thanks for yet another new toy, Tim.

Gary · Dec 19, 2007, 10:43:20

I have a few of these type of things already so can't see it being used a lot by me, great idea though for people that dont

and another great initiative from IDNet

Rik · Dec 19, 2007, 10:47:10

It seems to hand hold quite nicely, Gary, and has the advantage of being under users' control more than something like PhotoBucket. I suspect that, for many customers, this is the app which will get them using their webspace.

Gary · Dec 19, 2007, 10:49:53

It may well do, I have a thing about putting more stuff up now since I got my proper QDOS, its Q2917! I need to hide online more not post more of my stuff Rik

Inactive · Dec 19, 2007, 10:50:23

Karma for Tim...Thanks to all concerned.

Rik · Dec 19, 2007, 10:50:37

I can be traced back a good decade, Gary, it's too late for me to hide.

Rik · Dec 19, 2007, 10:52:00

Quote from: Inactive on Dec 19, 2007, 10:50:23
Karma for Tim...Thanks to all concerned.

Let us know when you've published, In.

Like email addresses, the biggest choice of names will be available to those who register early.

Rik · Dec 19, 2007, 10:58:29

For those wanting to view the gallery, the url is:

http://gallery.idnet.com/main.php

I see a few of you are not hanging about.

Noreen · Dec 19, 2007, 11:03:02

Rik, can we have a basic explanation of what it's all about please? Perhaps there is one and I've missed it.

Rik · Dec 19, 2007, 11:07:28

Hi Noreen

It's a piece of server-side software which makes it easy to upload, organise and share photos, using your webspace. It's similar to, say, PhotoBucket, but the space is under your control and 'ownership'. It is possible to upload photos by FTP and share them with appropriate image tags - I've been doing this over on the Hobbies board, the new facility just makes it easier to do the job - and make the images available to anyone with an internet connection.

Gary · Dec 19, 2007, 11:10:06

Mine went completely wrong said I had mis matched passwords, tried to re-enter then said I had a gallery

contacted IDNet as it just does not work *wail*

Ann · Dec 19, 2007, 11:35:39

I had a look but couldn't really understand it either. It seems to be that we share our photos with other IDNet users so it's not very personal. I tried to delete my account as I didn't want to take up space that someone else could use but I don't know if that worked.

Rik · Dec 19, 2007, 11:37:32

You share with anyone who has a 'net connection, Ann, you just have to give them the URL, in my case http://gallery.idnet.com/main.php/v/Rik/

I'm not sure whether you can delete the account, I haven't tried, but IDNet will delete it for you if you ask.

Inactive · Dec 19, 2007, 11:47:19

Quote from: Ann on Dec 19, 2007, 11:35:39
I had a look but couldn't really understand it either. It seems to be that we share our photos with other IDNet users so it's not very personal. I tried to delete my account as I didn't want to take up space that someone else could use but I don't know if that worked.

I agree Ann, I too wasn't aware that it was a " public " site, so like you, I have deleted my account.

BTW .. Yours has gone.

I would have welcomed a private gallery.

Rik · Dec 19, 2007, 11:54:06

Just so I'm clear on this, what you're not happy with is the fact that there's a central 'page' where all the albums are on view?

Any photos you upload can be password protected and are then only visible to anyone you give the password to. Or have I missed the point?

Inactive · Dec 19, 2007, 11:58:34

Quote from: Rik on Dec 19, 2007, 11:54:06
Just so I'm clear on this, what you're not happy with is the fact that there's a central 'page' where all the albums are on view?

Any photos you upload can be password protected and are then only visible to anyone you give the password to. Or have I missed the point?

(1) Correct.

(2) Yes I realise that Rik.

I can only speak for myself of course.

cavillas · Dec 19, 2007, 11:59:36

Another brilliant piece from IDNET. Well worth getting to grips with and is straightforward to use after going round the options and setup.

I only have 2 photos up at the moment but will probably increase them when I find some I like.

Have a quick look http://gallery.idnet.com/main.php/v/cavillas/

Gary · Dec 19, 2007, 12:01:32

You can hide personal photos though and as rik said go to edit on your album, at the bottom add a password then no one can see your pictures without that password

Glenn · Dec 19, 2007, 12:07:43

I have just loaded 1 photo, I would like a option to upload more than 8 at a time though

Rik · Dec 19, 2007, 12:08:17

Quote from: cavillas on Dec 19, 2007, 11:59:36
I only have 2 photos up at the moment but will probably increase them when I find some I like.

Have a quick look http://gallery.idnet.com/main.php/v/cavillas/

I just grabbed a handful, Alf, when I set mine up. I like the way the software sizes the pics, but allows the full size image to be selected. I'm not sure I like the Exif information being shown, it gives away too many secrets.

(It can be removed in an image editing program if you wanted to hide it.)

Rik · Dec 19, 2007, 12:08:35

Quote from: Glenn on Dec 19, 2007, 12:07:43
I have just loaded 1 photo, I would like a option to upload more than 8 at a time though

Where was that, Glenn?

Noreen · Dec 19, 2007, 12:10:03

I don't understand how you view the photos, Rik's or cavillas' for instance.

Ann · Dec 19, 2007, 12:10:24

Quote from: Rik on Dec 19, 2007, 11:54:06
Just so I'm clear on this, what you're not happy with is the fact that there's a central 'page' where all the albums are on view?

Yes, I don't really like the side menu with everyone's name on it. So when I give the URL of my gallery to my friends, they are invited to see everyone else's. My photos aren't private and anyone could stumble on them but this is a bit too open for me.

Gary · Dec 19, 2007, 12:10:37

http://gallery.idnet.com/main.php/v/killhippie/ is anyone wants to look

Gary · Dec 19, 2007, 12:12:02

Quote from: Ann on Dec 19, 2007, 12:10:24
Yes, I don't really like the side menu with everyone's name on it. So when I give the URL of my gallery to my friends, they are invited to see everyone else's. My photos aren't private and anyone could stumble on them but this is a bit too open for me.

You can change your name as well for annonimity and with a password no one can view any of you pictures if you set it that way Ann, I'll password protect mine in a bit then only hand out the password to friends, no one can see you pictures or name at all then untill they have logged in