Re: [OT] Invoking a MP3 Download
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texte = Justin, All you need to do is link directly to the mp3 file and the user's browser will take care of the rest. Example: http://www.yourserver.com/yourfile.mp3 -Dan ------------------------------------------------------------ http://www.StrongGraphicDesign.com http://www.SearchBoise.com ------------------------------------------------------------ On Tue, 20 Jan 2004 11:38:02 -0600 Donovan Brooke
wrote: >Justin Wallace wrote: > >>Hello All, >> >>I have searched the archives for a solution to my problem but could not find >>one. I would greatly appreciate any assistance you may offer. >> >>As the subject says, I am attempting to begin a download of a MP3 file from >>a text hyperlink. Essentially, when the user clicks the link, the download >>begins by either (MAC) downloading the file to the desktop, or (PC) opening >>a file browser window allowing the user to choose the destination. I tried >>to do this using Java but have been told several times that it is not >>possible. >> >>Thank you in advance for your assistance. >> >>Justin > >Hi Justine, what a browser does with a certain suffix is up to the browser >and its preferences... However, I suppose you can force downloads by zipping / >stuffing them first. (usually the browser will un-compress the file automatically.. >however, this is also a preference of the browser) > >Other than that, you can specific instructions on the page specifically. > >"For Mac Users: >Command Click and select..." > >"For PC Users: >Control Click...." > >etc.. > >HTH, >Donovan > > >-- > =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o > DONOVAN D. BROOKE Eucalyptus Design > <-Web Development (specializing in eCommerce), -> > <-Graphic Design, and Pre-Press Consultation -> > > ADDRESS:> Donovan Brooke > DBA Eucalyptus Design > N2862 Summerville Park Rd. > Lodi, WI 53555 > PH:> 1.608.592.3567 > Web:> http://www.euca.us > =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o > > >------------------------------------------------------------- >This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to > the mailing list . >To unsubscribe, E-mail to: >To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to >Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/
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Justin, All you need to do is link directly to the mp3 file and the user's browser will take care of the rest. Example: http://www.yourserver.com/yourfile.mp3 -Dan ------------------------------------------------------------ http://www.StrongGraphicDesign.com http://www.SearchBoise.com ------------------------------------------------------------ On Tue, 20 Jan 2004 11:38:02 -0600 Donovan Brooke wrote: >Justin Wallace wrote: > >>Hello All, >> >>I have searched the archives for a solution to my problem but could not find >>one. I would greatly appreciate any assistance you may offer. >> >>As the subject says, I am attempting to begin a download of a MP3 file from >>a text hyperlink. Essentially, when the user clicks the link, the download >>begins by either (MAC) downloading the file to the desktop, or (PC) opening >>a file browser window allowing the user to choose the destination. I tried >>to do this using Java but have been told several times that it is not >>possible. >> >>Thank you in advance for your assistance. >> >>Justin > >Hi Justine, what a browser does with a certain suffix is up to the browser >and its preferences... However, I suppose you can force downloads by zipping / >stuffing them first. (usually the browser will un-compress the file automatically.. >however, this is also a preference of the browser) > >Other than that, you can specific instructions on the page specifically. > >"For Mac Users: >Command Click and select..." > >"For PC Users: >Control Click...." > >etc.. > >HTH, >Donovan > > >-- > =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o > DONOVAN D. BROOKE Eucalyptus Design > <-Web Development (specializing in eCommerce), -> > <-Graphic Design, and Pre-Press Consultation -> > > ADDRESS:> Donovan Brooke > DBA Eucalyptus Design > N2862 Summerville Park Rd. > Lodi, WI 53555 > PH:> 1.608.592.3567 > Web:> http://www.euca.us > =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o > > >------------------------------------------------------------- >This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to > the mailing list . >To unsubscribe, E-mail to: >To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to >Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/
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