FTP video upload from form

[Jas]

Still doesn't make much sense lol. In answer to your question: No, it won't DL automatically (that would annoy users-- or make them really mad at me). The user would choose to DL it (via a hyperlink, maybe?).

BTW-- this thread is getting really long. I am starting to think I should just start a new one.

[insanemonkey]

sorry that is what i meant, i know i hate when things dl auto.. yeh make it hyperlink, and check to see if you can load a .exe program in a browser and see what it does, i think it might ask you to dl it..

[tech_support]

And how do you all feel about the uploading of EXE files? How safe are they and how can I make them . . . safer? I want to have this capability on my site, but I am worried about some nut uploading something to destory my server/computer. (As far as I know an EXE can't execute itself, but I am not really sure about that).

EDIT: Come to think of it, how can I make sure that it is safe for the user to download it?

ZIP the exe file after it gets uploaded

[Jas]

ZIP the exe file after it gets uploaded

Brilliant Idea!!!

I know PHP has a function to do that, but can you give an example, perhaps?

[insanemonkey]

hey jas could you post your script, I can't seem to get it to work what I am trying todo..

[Jas]

I'll try to get the script up soon (I am still working on the finer points). I still don't know exactly where to post it though. I want people to be able to find it.

How soon do you need it?

[pssparkman]

Hey man, if you can get it working. Then I'll wait!

[Jas]

Hey man, if you can get it working. Then I'll wait!

Read the thread. It is working . I just need to fine tune it, add some extra features to make it safer. . . Right now I need to look into zipping (is that a word?) the exe files for safety. When it's done, I'll be posting it.

[Jas]

It's here. Thanks for all your help guys!