Major Additions - Links and Downloads Manager

What this is and does

Version 3.0.2-PL1 uploaded 15th March 2010.

LDM is a general-purpose tool for managing libraries of links and files, and handling uploads and downloads in a flexible way, while tracking and controlling user access. It also has a range of integrated media players and a large library of 'plugin' extras. It has been developed steadily since the release of vb 3.0 some six years ago, based on extensive feedback from users at vb.org.

I think the 3.0.x releases have been tested enough and are no longer considered beta. However, I still want feedback on features that do not work at all or do not work properly.

Translations in Spanish, French, Chinese, German and Dutch are available as phrase files and are more or less complete.

Installation and Usage Explained in the on-line Wiki, with a brief explanation in the file instructions.txt in the release zip.

The installer will either create a new LDM database, or recognise that you already have an earlier version installed and update it.

Unlike earlier versions of LDM, this version automatically adds a link to the product on the main vb navbar.

Please do not blindly install on a live forum without being sure that you have tested it adequately. Use carefully and always backup your database before upgrading. Post reports of problems and suggestions for enhancements in this thread. You can find extensive discussion of this mod in the VB3.7 mods and VB3.8 mods sections.

Staff Note: Sadly, Andrew D, the developer of the Links and Downloads Manager has passed away after a long period of illness.

[hydn]

wow. I wanted to suggest in post as he's NEVER missing. I'm really sorry to hear this. My mother passed last June. Death is so terrible.

[janaf]

This was a sad reminder of where we are all are going.

I am new to LDM and was just about to install. LDM looks to me like and excellent project with a devoted developer, always fast in responding.

I hope it is not out of place to ask the admins here to edit the "About Developer" page and project page and other AndrewD personal pages to reflect the grim reality, and to avoid any missunderstandings about the situation.

[obmob]

I was hoping that this illness was gone since Andrew came back and was giving us his comments and support as usual. Such a strong man and friend who always improved this nice mod.

The best support you will ever had in a free mod was all that Andrew did for us in the past years, thanks to him for letting us have a glance of his person. r.i.p.

Hope someone in vb.org is willing to take on this project, unfortunately i'm not suited to do it.

The best to all.

[Ophelia]

This really saddens me. I had several chances to talk to Andrew during the years and he was a delightful and wonderful person. His wonderful attitude will be very much missed.

[SoltanWorld]

r.i.p andrew he was the best

[janaf]

I really hope someone picks up on this project. My own knowledge level is way too low so I'd surely do more harm than good.

[janaf]

I can see that in the PT (Project Tools) group, which was released a few weeks ago, now 10+ new developers joined. Hopefully someone can initiate something like that with the LDM too, so that Andrews project can continue and not just fade away.

[Alphaforums.com]

R.I.P. Andrew.
We won't forget you.

[ProFifaLeagues]

Originally Posted by Alfa1

Andrew has passed away on April 22nd after a long illness.
His obituary can be found here:
http://www.eirma.org/activities/Obituary.pdf

I assume that this likely means the end of his popular Links and Downloads Manager. It has always been my impression that LDM was a work of art that Andrew devoted a substantial amount of time/years to. He was quite dedicated to the creation and development of LDM.

Just heard the news such a shame RIP

[SoltanWorld]

Does any one know about Extended SEO on LDM ? I have a problem within it.

Can any one tell me what i exactly do to have SEO extended?