Re: [WebDNA] [OT] File structure for purchased downloads

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2010


It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 104798
interpreted = N
texte = The way I do it is to copy the master file to a certain directory and name it the same as the cart number. It's unique to that customer, and there's no danger of guessing other files. I have code that sweeps away the files after a certain number of days, but it sounds like you want to keep it there indefinitely, which would work out fine with this scheme. Terry >I perused the archives and couldn't find anything of substance. >Google was of little help because everyone wants to sell me >something, and Bing... Well, let's just say the "decision engine" >doesn't have much to say about web server file structure for >downloaded software. So, I will ask here... It's open to any >language, platform, etc. I can translate from VB or PHP just fine. > >Here is the hypothetical situation... >A user purchases the item from the store. It is logged that they >purchased it, and they have the option of downloading it as many >times as they want from their account. Obviously, I don't want to >give the users a direct link to the file so they can't "guess" the >other files and download them without purchase. I would think that >I could have a download page that has access to the file directory, >but the public can not. > >What is the best way to offer the file to download? > >Matthew Bohne >--------------------------------------------------------- >This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to >the mailing list . >To unsubscribe, E-mail to: >archives: http://mail.webdna.us/list/talk@webdna.us >old archives: http://dev.webdna.us/TalkListArchive/ >Bug Reporting: http://forum.webdna.us/eucabb.html?page=topics&category=288 -- Terry Wilson | terry@terryfic.com | http://terryfic.com http://WhosComing.com - a simplified, affordable online reservation system http://TightJacket.com -- stylish protection for your laptop -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attitude is the only difference between ordeal and adventure. Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

    
  1. Re: [WebDNA] [OT] File structure for purchased downloads (Terry Wilson 2010)
  2. Re: [WebDNA] [OT] File structure for purchased downloads (Stuart Tremain 2010)
  3. Re: [WebDNA] [OT] File structure for purchased downloads (Donovan Brooke 2010)
  4. Re: [WebDNA] [OT] File structure for purchased downloads (Rob 2010)
  5. Re: [WebDNA] [OT] File structure for purchased downloads (Tom Duke 2010)
  6. Re: [WebDNA] [OT] File structure for purchased downloads (Terry Wilson 2010)
  7. Re: [WebDNA] [OT] File structure for purchased downloads (Lawrence 2010)
  8. Re: [WebDNA] [OT] File structure for purchased downloads (Rob 2010)
  9. Re: [WebDNA] [OT] File structure for purchased downloads (Rob 2010)
  10. [WebDNA] [OT] File structure for purchased downloads (Matthew Bohne 2010)
The way I do it is to copy the master file to a certain directory and name it the same as the cart number. It's unique to that customer, and there's no danger of guessing other files. I have code that sweeps away the files after a certain number of days, but it sounds like you want to keep it there indefinitely, which would work out fine with this scheme. Terry >I perused the archives and couldn't find anything of substance. >Google was of little help because everyone wants to sell me >something, and Bing... Well, let's just say the "decision engine" >doesn't have much to say about web server file structure for >downloaded software. So, I will ask here... It's open to any >language, platform, etc. I can translate from VB or PHP just fine. > >Here is the hypothetical situation... >A user purchases the item from the store. It is logged that they >purchased it, and they have the option of downloading it as many >times as they want from their account. Obviously, I don't want to >give the users a direct link to the file so they can't "guess" the >other files and download them without purchase. I would think that >I could have a download page that has access to the file directory, >but the public can not. > >What is the best way to offer the file to download? > >Matthew Bohne >--------------------------------------------------------- >This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to >the mailing list . >To unsubscribe, E-mail to: >archives: http://mail.webdna.us/list/talk@webdna.us >old archives: http://dev.webdna.us/TalkListArchive/ >Bug Reporting: http://forum.webdna.us/eucabb.html?page=topics&category=288 -- Terry Wilson | terry@terryfic.com | http://terryfic.com http://WhosComing.com - a simplified, affordable online reservation system http://TightJacket.com -- stylish protection for your laptop -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attitude is the only difference between ordeal and adventure. Terry Wilson

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