download or listen to mp3

[snooper]

Hi all

i am arranging a lecture database for a client, and would like to offer the option to download the lecture (its all mp3 format) OR - to listen to it straight fron the net.

anyone know how this is done?
linking to the MP3 file - pops the "save/open" dialog - whereas i would have expected it to just open Windows Media Player to play. no?

thanks!

 

[Stephen]

I would personally use flash for the player, and mp3 direct for download.

 

[snooper]

I would personally use flash for the player, and mp3 direct for download.

Thanks Stephen, i have found a great xml flash based player.
thanks again.

 

[sonata]

In order to force MP3 streaming, post a text file with containing the URI of the MP3 file, e.g. "http://www.mydomain.com/audio/lecture.mp3". Name the file something.M3U. Nice low-tech way to get streaming without a special server or player, and the user can use whatever MP3 player they like.

 

[snooper]

cool, thnks!