Re: how lynx processes downloads?

Hi folks,
A bit more on what is happening.
It seems that, at least when I use pine or alpine for these downloads, 
lynx is  also attempting to unzip the file itself.
Any idea what might trigger this?



On Mon, 12 May 2025, Karen Lewellen wrote:

> Hi all,
> Hope I ask my question clearly.
> Also that there is an option adjustment that may solve the problem, it did 
> not happen when I used basic html gmail for these links.
> Here is the situation.
> I get a link, say to a zip file, stored on dropbox, although the destination 
> is not the issue.
> In alpine, or pine, I agree to view the url, lynx is the associated browser, 
> and lynx starts the download process.
> However, once done, there is a  lynx temporary file that is trying to is the 
> names of the files in the archive, instead of presenting the download 
> information page, list  that presents a suggested filename.
> I get the same issue in alpine, for some reason, lynx is creating a temporary 
> file that impacts the final command to save the downloaded content.
> Is my question clear?
> what setting might impact say getting a zip archive?
> Thanks,
> Karen
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