Hi,



How can I generate random file download link at runtime using ASP. 

Streamload (www.streamload.com) uses this technique. The thing I want is 

to allow people listen mp3 songs from my site, but protect it from being 

download.



Thanks.



Abu Uddin

> Hi,

> 

> How can I generate random file download link at runtime using ASP. 

> Streamload (www.streamload.com) uses this technique. The thing I want is 

> to allow people listen mp3 songs from my site, but protect it from being 

> download.

> 

> Thanks.

> 

> Abu Uddin



A "random file download link" will not fulfill the requirement to protect 

your MP3 from being downloaded/saved by vistors to your site. Since by 

definition the file is still downloaded. Organisations like Broadcast.com 

achieve this by Streaming the content. Microsoft and Real both provide 

streaming media solutions. There are also Shareware/Trailware solutions 

available.



Though the specifics vary in-between the various implemtations, these 

basic points apply:



1. The media is prepared. This may involve Encoding the media, or 

converting the media into another format.

2. Creating a Rediretor file. This is a small file which your vistors 

actually link/download. 

3. Once downloaded the rediretor file is used by the media player on your 

users machine to locate and play the actual stream. The streamed content 

is not saved.



Hope this helps.



Tim M



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