implemented the other half of this

[git.ikiwiki.info.git] / doc / todo / ACL.mdwn

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@@ -21,6 +21,11 @@ something, that I think is very valuable.
 >>>> Which would rule out openid, or other fun forms of auth. And routing all access
 >>>> through the CGI sort of defeats the purpose of ikiwiki. --[[Ethan]]
 
+>>>>> I think what Joey is suggesting is to use apache ACLs in conjunction
+>>>>> with basic HTTP auth to control read access, and ikiwiki can use the
+>>>>> information via the httpauth plugin for other ACLs (write, admin). But
+>>>>> yes, that would rule out non-httpauth mechanisms. -- [[Jon]]
+
 Also see [[!debbug 443346]].
 
 > Just a few quick thoughts about this:
@@ -85,3 +90,9 @@ Any idea when this is going to be finished?  If you want, I am happy to beta tes
 > >  * Some pages are only viewable by admins. 
 
 > > Is it possible?  If so how?...
+
+>>> I don't believe this is currently possible. What is missing is the concept
+>>> of page 'ownership'. -- [[Jon]]
+
+>>>> GAH! That is really a shame... Any chance of adding that?  No, I do not really expect it to be added, after all my requirements are pushing the boundary of what a wikiwiki
+ should be.  Nonetheless, thanks for your help!