[Ti] unable to retrieve my iDisk information

[Michael]

>I want to set up my iDisk so that others can write files to my Public Folder.
>
>I have tried dozens and dozens of times to use the iDisk Utility 
>101, which enables the write access to be selected.  BUT every time, 
>it tells me that it is unable to connect to the iDisk and that it 
>will Quit.  Not very friendly !
>
>I can mount the iDisk every time, with never a problem, so I am not 
>sure what kind of access it is looking for.
>
>I wondered if the GetInfo on the Public Folder on my mounted iDisk 
>might enable me to change the settings, but alas no.
>
>What else can I do??  !!

System Prefs -> .Mac -> iDisk lets you set public folder permissions...

Of course, unless you pay for extra space, you only have 100mb of 
storage, so your friend will have to make several uploads as you 
download and erase...