Hello. Lynx uses copy (syscall or cp(1)?) when 'd'ownloading files. I'd suggest using move since you can have problems with space. If an user downloads a big file (>=50mb), why waste time copying it again if moving it is what the user really wants? I wonder who's going to use -rw------- 1 fredlwm fredlwm 57639 Jul 23 10:58 L24560-3304TMP.html and not -rw-rw-r-- 1 fredlwm fredlwm 57639 Jul 23 10:58 randim-4.8.tgz But as you can see, Lynx is copying it. Say I use Lynx to download an .iso with 500mb and only have 700mb left. What's next? Of course, you should use EXTERNAL with a tool like GNU Wget, but not all users are going to configure lynx.cfg. BTW, it would be nice also if you could save a file with his modified time and don't be prompted at the Download Options page, but it's for a later discussion. ; To UNSUBSCRIBE: Send "unsubscribe lynx-dev" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
lynx-dev Why use copy and not move when saving 'd'ownloaded files?
Fr�d�ric L . W . Meunier Sun, 23 Jul 2000 07:13:08 -0700
- Re: lynx-dev Why use copy and not move when savin... Fr�d�ric L . W . Meunier
