Re: PDF file downloads from protected directory

There is only one problem with zipping a file.  Only windows users can open
it, normally.  The rest of the time the file will be self extracting as an
*.exe.  You can imagine the angry hate mail and calls the corporation will
get.

You forgot Linux and Unix and Macintosh do not execute .exes from windows.
Also only power users on a Mac will have the versions of Stuffit that will
unzip.   Just like a lot of Windows users don't have a Zip utility.  Unless
they are beyond Internet appliance mentality for their PC.

Leave the PDF internally protected.  Then NO one has to hassle with
unstuffing.  Just password protect the source file and put it in a non
protected read only directory for everyone but the Admin.

As the words of Rob Atkinson fell from above I was tickled at 10:53 PM
-0600 on 7/18/02:

>> Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2002 12:11:34 -0500
>> From: "Lonna Poland" <lonna(at)granbury.com>
>> Subject: RE: PDF file downloads from protected directory
>>
>> To build on this previous discussion.....
>>
>> My client is now asking if I can find software that can provide an
>> instant download of a pdf file with a password, instead of needing to
>> go to a password protected directory page to pick up the file.
>>
>> Does anyone know of this software and the cost?
>>
>
>Sure do, it's called Ultimate Zip http://www.ultimatezip.com/
>
>This is a Free Windows program that can Password protect the file
>and even encrypt it if you want. Will not be a problem for Mac
>users as they probably have the Free version of Stuffit, which
>can open a Windows Zip file -- and if they dont' have it they
>should. ;)
>
>Where and how you supply the password is up to you/your client.
>
>
>Website Rob
>Helping people create a Potent Web Site

-- 
Sincerely,
Kid Stevens

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