4.5. Downloads

The Downloads module is a link manager for downloadable resources. It allows administrators to categorize and post descriptions of downloads including file size, version, platform and date submitted. Other features include:

The header of the Downloads module shows categories and subcategories. Then come the latest files

Figure 4.16. The header of the Downloads module shows categories and subcategories. Then come the latest files

In a category, the files show a clickable link, and several options for users to interact with the site

Figure 4.17. In a category, the files show a clickable link, and several options for users to interact with the site

Each download can have its own comments thread, if the site administrator decides so

Figure 4.18. Each download can have its own comments thread, if the site administrator decides so

One way of interacting with the site is the rating of downloadable files. This can be helpful to other users

Figure 4.19. One way of interacting with the site is the rating of downloadable files. This can be helpful to other users

Another way of participating is to submit your own file. You provide a link, as there's still no upload facility

Figure 4.20. Another way of participating is to submit your own file. You provide a link, as there's still no upload facility

And of course users can easily see which downloads are more popular or best rated by other users

Figure 4.21. And of course users can easily see which downloads are more popular or best rated by other users