How to set item level audience targeting for a Links List?

Question

I created a Link List where each item has a specific target audience from the Active Directory group assigned. I added this link list on a page as a web part.

I am trying to get the user to ONLY be able to see the items on the list to which they have access to from the target audience field.

I am using SharePoint 2007 Server Standard Edition.

Answer 1

Applied what is stated in this link and worked, even with target audience.

http://www.sharepoint-tips.com/2007/01/teach-content-query-web-part-how-to.html

Answer 2

The only out-of-box WebPart that supports audience filtering by content item is the Content Query Web Part. It is part of the Publishing Infrastructure Site Collection feature and requires SharePoint Server edition (not included with Foundation).

Add a CQWP to your page, wire it up to your linked list, and then click the checkbox to enable Audience filtering.

Answer 3

As far as I understand the audience is a misleading concept, it does not filter the view unless filtered at library list view.