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 Jan 26 2006, 02:10 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 6-May 05 Member No.: 19,164  |
Instructions: 1. Visit the site that has the download. 2. Right click on the link that takes you DIRECTLY to the download. 3. Select "Copy Shortcut". 4. Paste the direct link to the file/program wherever you choose- a bulletin board, IM message, chatroom, or anywhere else you would like. If you follow these 4 easy steps, this will save you the trouble of having to manually type the address out, since when the file comes up for download the address bar pops up too fast to copy and then immediately goes away and is replaced by a 'file download' box. Just a little trick for saving time, I didn't know how to do this until recently- its pretty neat 
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Jan 26 2006, 10:07 AM
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 Visually handicapped, hence the avatar :0) Group: Moderator Posts: 14,526 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Southeastern CT, USA Member No.: 35,824 |
It's a good trick - but won't always work for things that are updated frequently.
Also, if you use it for others, let them know that it's a direct link. The download notification popping up unexpectedly can freak some folks out! It also can be used for any link that you know is valid. For example: When I recommend the program SpeedFan here, I do a google search for "speedfan", then right click on the link and copy it's location (as Alpha Blue stated) - and then paste it into my post. -------------------- - John
**If you need a more detailed explanation, please ask for it. I have the Knack. ** |
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Jan 26 2006, 10:21 AM
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You should also check TOS on the site you are doing that with, just to be nice. Some places prefer you don't so they can route people through agreements and whatnot.
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Jan 26 2006, 03:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 6-May 05 Member No.: 19,164 |
Oh yeah, good point talenak, didn't think of that.
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Feb 26 2006, 12:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 17-February 06 Member No.: 55,563 |
I don't do "copy shortcut"
I do the "Save target as" I always thought the "copy shortcut" only provided a link to the file, not actually downloading it and being able to play it from the computer without the internet or redownloading everytime.? -------------------- ~VAIO~
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Jun 26 2008, 06:51 PM
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 Member Group: Members Posts: 26 Joined: 12-June 08 From: Horizontial or leaning. Member No.: 215,776 |
As for direct linking to files on other web sites, if it isn't specifically authorized in their terms of service, proper etiquette would be to ask the web master for permission to link to the file. The correct term for directly linking to a file is called "hot linking" and many web masters out there consider it stealing as it takes bandwidth from the web site. This can cause web sites to go over the bandwidth allotment. I either link to the download page, or ask permission to host the file on my own server.
Just my two cents worth.  Jeff -------------------- The only real problem that I have with being an I.T. Tech is that I can't use the excuse:
"Sorry, I don't do windows." http://www.free-tech-support.info |
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Jun 26 2008, 09:03 PM
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 Forum Addict Group: Global Moderator Posts: 20,557 Joined: 11-April 04 From: Chicago, Il. Member No.: 113 |
Preferred practice is to link to the download page, not to the file itself, for security reasons. A potential downloader should be able to determine the safety of the download and have a general idea of its contents before downloading any file.
Regards, John -------------------- Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one should be silent.
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