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Easy to get started with, easy to use. Don't need to read through tons of manuals.
Very nice job!

How to you organize a monthly newsletter for download? Use Phoca Download. Easy to install, simple to setup and facile to maintain. Support is excellent! Good job Jan!

I have just spent about 4 hours going through many of the download/document managers in this category, and this one came on top!

What struck me rigth away about this one, was the demo - it is a different aproach from the other download managers. In fact, it is more like what you see in this Joomla! Extension Directory. You immediately get an overview of what sections and categories are available, instead of having to select each one individually.

There's one section level and one category level; each category can again be subdivided with a simple text placeholder. Phoca's demo provides a good example where this comes in handy: An area for the component files, then a text-divider and then the additional, related files (languages). And, it also keeps you from nesting files too deep into an area one rarely endeavors ;-)

All the decriptions you enter can be formatted, which a few if its competitors do not or only partially support.

The back-end is orderly and doesn't distract from what you're used to; it keeps in line with Joomla!'s style.

The front-end is super-easy to modify as well, so it integrates very well with your website. This is where it received my highest praise!

I encountered only a minor glitch during the installation of the 1.05 Beta, which was a message it was unable to copy a (non-existing, I checked) file. However, it does not interfere with operation. In fact, it worked so well right from the get-go, I was wondering why the other document managers were such a struggle to get it "just so" or even to work at all?!

And it supports outside-of-root directories, which a few other download managers "complain about". That is, you can have a fully writeable folder (777) safely outside of your public HTML folder (for example: specify "../phocadownload"). And this works with the FTP-Layer enabled.

To sum it up:

* Clean code;
* Small footprint;
* Native J1.5 (not Legacy);
* Easy to change appearance front-end;
* Familiar back-end;
* Supports outside-the-fence folders for added security, compatible with the FTP-Layer.

I'm a happy - the 4 hours of installing/uninstalling/frustration seems worth it now! I recommend this.

Very good component,but is lacking one very important thing - you cant create subcategories for files..

Thank you very much!
5 minutes spent to learn what is Mime Type :) and then started working with component without problems.

5/5

All I have to say is that you guys have passion for what you do and a desire to maintain a high level of quality.

To stick with the guidelines, I must also say that this download was the highlight of my day. Not only did the component install with ease but it integrated itself seamlessly with Joomla!. What's even better is that it provides a useful service to the site without taking on some sort of strange appearance or behaviors that make the site look like... crap.

You've implemented both design and functionality with Downloads. Thank you so much for making my site (and inevitably my life) much more streamlined.

I need a simple, but reliable tool to manage the documents for my users. Phoca download covers all I need. I was able to change its look and feel and to integrate it into my site layout.
Very recommended.

Good things come from czech
Phoca, beer and ME ;)
well done, keep up with the good job

It has errors when you install the component.

It doesn't support resumes.

Neither did the earlier verions unless you modified it yourself. However, the same modifications do not work with v1.03. See the forums for all the attempts at getting this to work.

Also, for some reason, you can't download .rar or .7z files. The mime types for these files are not included in the package, but even if you add them yourself, if doesn't work. Again, check their forums for this discussion and lack of solution.

I'd have to say, don't waist your time with this. It only works with some files, and as it doens't support resumes, it's no good with large files.

All of these problems have been discussed on their forums but with no fixes forth comming. In fact, the standard answer from the developer is that there is something wrong with your computer or a corrupt download.

Version 1.01 may have worked better, but the current v1.03b is very poor indeed.

nice and simple with different languages
excellent!

I like this component. It's very easy to install and to use. The logic is very easy to understan and it's the same as in other Phoca components.The only thing I'm missing is uploading files from frontent and omited user access settings which can be set via standar Joomla user access integrationa but access should not be a problem in the future versions of Joomla. Because this component is new and it is a beta version I gave it 5 stars. I like Phoca products more and more...keep on the good work.

I have been looking for something like this and I have to say it may be beta but it works GREAT!

If you're looking for a way to display your files for download this is it!!