how do i zip for download link?

[saiyansonic]

argh i still dont know how to make a download link
what i need is a clear message of how to do it plz cuz as you know im a newb

[Doorknob]

if the file u want to link for download is test.zip then
<a href='test.zip'>Download test.zip</a>

make sure u get the url right. hope that helps

[benzden]

Note that so long as the .extension of the file is one not associated with an application/program on the user's computer, the Open here, download, ... pop-up box query should present itself when the link/URL is clicked.

I'd imagine there is some sort of code that would force that query box to display regardless of the .extension, and I may have seen it but the hades if I can remember it or find it on my computer.

[Doorknob]

no way to force the download file query as far as i know, but then again, i don't really know much

[Enigma]

If you can modify how mime-types are handled on the server, you can force a download for a given file extension, I believe.

[QuietDean]

Yes, you forge a header -

Content-type: octet-stream

Buts its not reliable at all, 99 times out of a hundred its easier to ask the user to right-click and choose 'save target as..'