Downloader Version 1.1

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Why it Exists:

My Treo 600 had no method to download images from web pages, or to view the source of a web page.  This program will download pretty much anything you can provide an http URL to.  It also, in its own meager way, helps you find URLs of pictures and files.  

How it works:

It looks through a web page and finds all instances of HREF=" and SRC=" then makes a list of all the URLs that follow these markup tags.  The user can then follow these links or download them to the card.

Many of the important components for this program were derived from the MiniBrowser example included with HandHeld Basic.  http://www.handheld-basic.com

The downloading seems slow, but it has been reliable for me thus far.

How to use it:

This program requires a Palm with internet connection and an expansion card to be of any use.  Keep in mind Downloader provides no client sided processing of script, and therefore cannot follow URLs that depend on such.

1.) Type the desired URL into the field at the top of the form.

2.) Select options:
I=Display Images in list
L=Display Links in list
C=Force downloading to Card

3.) Click Go

If you selected "C", then whatever the URL refers to will be downloaded to your card.  This is useful if you want to download the actual page to view the source.

If "C" is not checked and the file is an html file then it will be scanned to find links/pictures, which are then displayed in the list.

Selecting items in the list alters the URL above so that clicking "Go" will follow the link.

All files downloaded are downloaded to the path you specify in the "Save Path" menu option.

The "<" and ">" keys cycle through recently visited URLs.

NOTE:  If a URL does not end in a file name, then it must end in "/".
Example: http://www.google.com/

Versions:
1.1 (7-19-2005)
- Now accepts non standard ports in URL
- Added "<" (Back) and ">" (Forward) buttons, last 100 URLs available, not saved when app closed.

1.0 (4-8-2005)
- Original Release

