[Dtb-talk] Tech Question

[Andrews, David B (DEED)]

I think Jim is right -- also sometimes BARD asks you to confirm your pledge, which would throw off any automated system.

BARD is doing an upgrade this fall.  Among other things there will be a "Wish List" where you can mark books for later download.  Without having seen it yet, there is no way to know if this would help in an automated process -- but it might.

Dave



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From: dtb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:dtb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim Barbour
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 10:12 AM
To: Discussion of Digital Talking Books
Subject: Re: [Dtb-talk] Tech Question

It is possible, but it's not easy either.  I should say that I've never tried this.  You'll need to use a download manager who knows how to authenticate (i.e. login) to web pages via a web form.

One download manager that claims to do this is here...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Download_Manager

Let me be clear, I believe this can be made to work, bit I've not tried.  I also think it will require a bit of technical attention to set up.

I hope this helps without being too opaque <grin>

Jim

On Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 01:41:52AM -0500, Norma Crosby wrote:
> Does anyone know if it is possible to use a download scheduler with 
> BARD? I have satellite Internet service, and it comes with a monthly 
> allotment of usage. However, it provides five hours each night when 
> downloads and other use does not count against the allotment. I would 
> like to schedule downloads during that time if it is possible to do so.
> 
> Thanks for any help you guys can give.
> 
> Norma Crosby