[besson3c]

Is there a way to configure Apache to download mp3 files rather than playing them inline via the QT plug? Yes, these are legitimate mp3 files. =)

[bluedog]

There are several problems that creep in when trying to do what you are asking.

First, the web server sees and recognizes the type of file (with MIME type and using the 3letter extensions).

Your web-browser recognizes the 3-letter extensions and MIME type sent by the webserver.

For you to download rather than 'play' the items you can change your MIME preferences in YOUR browser to not automatically play files of that type.

BUT it only works for you. If you want ANYONE coming to your site to be able to do this, you would want to change your webserver settings and the MIMEtype to force anyone to 'save' the file rather than play.

Sorry this doesn't directly answer your question, but it may point you in the right direction.

If anyone has a better explanation, please chime in.

[besson3c]

thanks bluedog, that was exactly what I was expecting.

Let me know if you think of some creative workaround or something... =)

[bluedog]

I'll see if I can dredge up the code that I found for a workaround. Its not pretty.

[msykes]

Couldn't you just compress the mp3 files as ".sit" or ".gz" archives? Most browsers will them automatically download and uncompress these files for you.

It won't really compress the mp3 files much since they are already compressed with their own algorithms, but it might have the desired effect for you.

This might not be convenient if you want to just share your main music folder though.

Alternatively I would just put a message on the page telling everyone to either Right-Click or Control-Click and choose "Save Link As"