Re: [OT] Invoking a MP3 Download
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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.> > JustinHi Justine, what a browser does with a certain suffix is up to the browserand 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
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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.> > JustinHi Justine, what a browser does with a certain suffix is up to the browserand 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/
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