Re^2: Problem linking a file in CGI script

Hi,

Firstly, thanks for taking time to reply.

I tried changing the security settings in my browser but still i am not able to open the file. Also, changing the setting will not be a feasible solution as this program will be used by many people.

Is there any other workarounds to display the files in a directory as well as provide a link to them?

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Re^3: Problem linking a file in CGI script by Corion (Patriarch) on Oct 29, 2009 at 17:17 UTC
I'm not sure what you're actually trying to do. `file://` URLs will only work on your local machine, nowhere else. Maybe if you explain what you're trying to do we can come up with a way to solve your actual problem. And for your reference, for example for FireFox, firefox open local file:// url points out the Mozilla Knowledge Base on this topic.	[reply] [d/l]
Re^4: Problem linking a file in CGI script by venkatesan_G02 (Sexton) on Oct 29, 2009 at 17:27 UTC
Hi, The scenario is, i am developing a web space wherein users can upload their files to my server and can view them whenever required. I succeeded in accomplishing the upload task and i am able to list the files in the directory. But i am not able to add the feature of providing links to the files. Does this mean i will not be able to provide the link feature at all?	[reply]
Re^5: Problem linking a file in CGI script by Corion (Patriarch) on Oct 29, 2009 at 17:30 UTC
Then, `file://` will not work anyway, because `file://` urls only work locally. Most likely you will want to use `<a href=".../$filename">$filename</a>` style links and serve the files to your users through your webserver.	[reply] [d/l] [select]