> > > > My current plan is the following: > > 1. capture the file request url and direct it a view. > > 2. check user permissions > > 3. Get Python to construct the correct MIME header then read the > > requested file from disk and pipe it through to the user. > > > > If this is the best solution then what would be the most CPU efficient > > way to read a file in and send it over HTTP?
In Satchmo, I recently added a secure file download option that I think implements similar functionality. You can see the view here - http://www.satchmoproject.com/trac/browser/satchmo/trunk/satchmo/shop/views/download.py The key is the use of the x-sendfile (or X-LIGHTTPD-send-file) in the headers. If properly configured, this will tell Apache or Lighttpd to send that file directly from the filesystem. In this way, Django doesn't get bogged down with the file system and you have the option to do as much checking as you want (in Django) before sending the file. It's been pretty straightforward so far but I haven't extensively tested it. -Chris --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Django users" group. To post to this group, send email to django-users@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/django-users?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
