General Web question: How to have a user launch a text file

alar · 05-19-2005, 05:05 PM

This is not linux specific, In fact I am trying to accomodate windoze users.

I'm trying to teach a couple of people that WebPage Setup can be as as basic as text editing. At the text editor step I want to say a little bit more!

How can I have a user launch a text file with their OS default text editor?

I want them to click and ... notepad or whatever launches.
So then I can tell them why they need a real text editor.

(If I gnu they had vim or bluefish it wouldn't be an issue...)

In my 'test' this is accomodated in the browser. Not what I want to show them.
Apparently this is the blind leading the blind

* Basically I'm launching a tutorial on basic Web page set-up.
* It's really easy if you have a template and a text editor.

As a beforehand example I want them to be able to launch a 123.txt file and see their OS default text-editor.

No, I don't belong to a web development group... Mebbe you have recommendations?

Any help appreciated.

Thanks,
alar

Tinkster · 05-19-2005, 05:37 PM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in General, and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.

alar · 05-19-2005, 05:47 PM

Tinkster: I always appreciate your feedback.

Thanks on the redirection.