Setting up files for visitor download

[rallow]

What I need to know may seem simple to the more knowledgeable, but I’ve searched everywhere on the internet and can’t seem to find a "how to" on doing it. It’s something most of us do at least several times a week. I need to know how to make files available for http download for visitors to my website. You know, set it up so that when they click on a file or link, a gray dialog box will open allowing them to download the file, like happens on sites like Download.com. I not talking about FTP, I know how to do that. I want to make it as simple as possible. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Rallow@att.net

 

[Wullie]

Hi mate,

Just zip the file and create the link directly to the zip.

The other way is to send a header from a server side script to fool the browser into downloading a file that it would normally open in the browser.

Hope this helps Wullie

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[rallow]

Thanks “Mate”!
I knew it was simple but that I'm even simpler. You are the first to reply and have answered my question. Thanks again.
Rallow