[jdev] (Newbie question) Can Jabber act as a gateway for HTTPS-based WebDAV?

[Ajay Garg]

Just one more note ::

Alice and Bob are running their WebDAV in the context of "httpd" service;
that is why they are able to access each other's shares via the browser.

Regards,
Ajay

On Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 10:03 AM, Ajay Garg <ajaygargnsit at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all.
>
> I have already posted the following query at "JAdmin" mailing list; but I
> am not sure as to which mailing list is the appropriate one.
>
> Anyhow, since my query refers to a very conceptual doubt, I am posting
> this here as well, to avoid any delay. I am sorry if I sound too desperate,
> but the answer to the following query is indispensable; only then can I
> decide on the go/no-go for the design.
>
>
>
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> There are two users Bob and Alice. Each of Bob and Alice have setup a
> WebDAV server on their local machines over SSL, and listen on port 443. In
> a normal environment, Bob is able to access Alice's share by typing
> "https://<Alice's IP Address>/webdav". Alice is able to the same.
>
> Next, both Alice and Bob log onto a Jabber server set up by their common
> friend Tom; and the only way they can communicate is via Jabber. They still
> want to make their shares available to each other; and wish for the
> simplest way to do it - via their browser. So, can Tom configure his Jabber
> server in a manner, so as to allow Bob and Alice to access each other's
> WebDAV shares' via their respective browsers?
>
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>
>
> Looking forward to a reply.
>
>
> Thanks and Regards,
> Ajay
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