Help, What Program Is It?

Lauranne · 08-26-2006

I got some websites but i wanna have the feature that ppl can download things on my websites, like fonts, layouts, image packs, brushes, etc!

WHAT PROGRAM IS IT [Is it free]
& HOW I DO THIS ALL THEN [Put the link on my website, working with program... ]

**Bub** · 08-26-2006

You don't need a program to offer things for download. Just make a link directed to the file in the server.

If you just happen to want a more advanced way to offer files, I'm sure someone has made a php script that does it. Search some of the sites like hotscripts, etc.

GoldNetX · 08-26-2006

Files such as those that you listed would be able to be through a simple link. If you are unsure about how to do this, you should probably check out some HTML tutorials. You could start by searching "Basic HTML tutorials" on google.

ecntrc · 08-27-2006

pixel2life.org is a great place for tuts on anything you may need help with.

Jacorre · 08-27-2006

Not sure if it's what you're asking about but many people who provide downloads usually zip them with WinZip. The program is free to use. Those downloading a winzip file will also need winzip to open it.

**Tamlin** · 08-27-2006

WinZip has the advantage of compressing files to a certain extent (depending on file type), so your downloads are smaller (better for people on slow connections). Also you can store multiple files and folders in the same zip file.

Lauranne · 08-27-2006

Thanks all,
I will try those!
But.. someone got a link for those tuts ?

Jacorre · 08-28-2006

If you're asking how to define the link on your page, you'd use the following:

Code:

<a href="brushes.zip">Download</a>

The above example would create a link called "Download" and when clicked will ask the visitor if they would like to save the file called "brushes.zip".

**unleash** · 08-28-2006

maybe you can find some help at this site and downloads work just like links so there is no more to it.....

Lauranne · 08-28-2006

But how do i get all my files on a webpage?
I mean, i have to put an url into the link...
I can't upload fonts...
How does i know what url/thing to place for
<a href="brushes.zip">Download</a>
brushes.zip?

Jacorre · 08-28-2006

You need a host for your website files. A host will have servers that store the files that make up your website. You upload all the files to your server and they will be available for visitors to see/download. There are numerous hosts to choose from all with different packages. Choose the one that suits your needs.

09-11-2006

You should read some book about HTML, FTP a than start studing PHP and MySQL programming, so that you would be able create good website ... or if you want easy and fast way how to set it up, try PHP Nuke ... but those basic HTML and FTP skill are neccessary.

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