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by: Hauzer February 22, 2010 11:45 AM PST

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Making Mac Friendly files using Windows

by Hauzer - 2/22/10 11:45 AM

Hi there,

I'm planning to start my own internet business, selling bulletin board skins for several different forum software. However, I'm a PC user whilst a quarter of my customers will be using Mac's. I understand that Mac users won't be able to see the files they purchase through my web site as Mac's make certain files invisible.

I have read a guide on CNET to make files visible on Mac's (http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-10344207-263.html), however, the guide is only for Mac users, as I have stated before I am a PC user.

My question is, is there a possible way to make visible files for Mac's via a PC? I'm currently using Windows XP Home Edition SP3.

Also, apologies if this thread is within the wrong category on these forums.

Kind regards.


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by Kevin M. Dean - 2/22/10 12:33 PM

In Reply to: Making Mac Friendly files using Windows by Hauzer

Don't start filenames with a period and they will be visible on a Mac.

If you are providing server files like a .htaccess, yes they will be invisible, but if you instruct the people to upload the containing folder and not the individual files, it'll still be uploaded... or ... you could instruct people to rename a file after uploading like a htaccess.txt to .htaccess. I've seen theme files and other online apps do that.

If I'm totally off the mark for what you're looking for, please clarify.


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by Hauzer - 2/23/10 7:37 AM

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Hi there,

Thank you for your response. That's totally fine, you've answered my question. Sorry if I wasn't clear enough. I just had to make sure that my download contents were visible on Mac's.

Kind regards.


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