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From: John Fieber <jfieber@indiana.edu>
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On Fri, 24 Mar 1995, Dale wrote:

> Does anyone know why when I code an HTML A REF to allow a user to 
> download a file (like an exe or a zip) only the code shows up on the 
> screen rather than the usual Netscape (Save To DIsk) dialogue box?
> 
> Does this have something to do with the file's mode or ownership?

No, it has to do with your http server configuration.  What server are you
using? 

-john

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