Re: [OT] Invoking a MP3 Download

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2004


It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 55588
interpreted = N
texte = 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/ Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

    
  1. Re: [OT] Invoking a MP3 Download ( "Dan Strong" 2004)
  2. Re: [OT] Invoking a MP3 Download ( Donovan Brooke 2004)
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/ Donovan Brooke

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