Re: Getting good downloads from Apple II http web sites

[phoenyx <phoenyx@texas.net>]

phoenyx wrote:

> Rubywand wrote:
>
> >      Unfortunately many net servers for Apple II http pages are not set up to
> > supply correct MIME type information for popular Apple II file types  such as
> > .shk, .sdk, .dsk, .bxy, etc.. As a result, browser downloads from these web pages
> > will often be corrupted.
> >
> > (By the way, right-clicking on the item will not circumvent the problem. This will
> > let you choose to download a file taken to be a Text MIME type rather than have it
> > dumped to your display; but, it will not avoid Text mode corruption.)
> >
>
> This isn't quite true. I've had success with Netscape on Linux and Windows. As well
> as IE 4 & 5. On my Linux system I download quite frequently using the right click and
>
> save as method, with no trouble. After the download I use the TO_PRO utility included
>
> with KEGS to put the files on a HD image, run shrinkit or shrinkit gs and the files
> are
> fine.
>
> However, to avoid others having this problem from my site, I've set the names to
> allow standard downloads. It is easier on the new user.
>
> Phoenyx

I do have some problems with Netscape and line lengths. :-)

Phoenyx