[Hidden-tech] Registration before downloading a file

[Anne Campbell]

Hi all,

A client of mine offers some software that his site visitors can download
for free. Because of some piracy issues, he'd now like to require
registration before users can download it. I thought about using a form that
redirects to the download page, but I'm concerned that potential pirates
will just pass around the URL of the download page itself.

Is there a simple but more secure solution? Could this be handled by
something like the PayPal shopping cart? I know that some shopping cart
systems allow for pay-for-download, but since the software is free, it seems
silly to pay for a robust shopping cart service.

Please note that I'm just a Web designer, not a database programmer, so
simple solutions are the key!

Thanks very much -
Anne

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Anne Campbell, acampbell at gmail.com
http://www.annecampbelldesign.com/
http://www.annecampbelldoula.com/
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