Web browser with temp downloads

[St1ckM4n]

It would be good to get a list of browsers with temporary download location. I'll start off:

• IE8,9
• Opera 12
• Safari

 

[cliffordcooley]

As far as I know they all have a temp download location, that is unless there are browsers that do not support downloading files.

 

[St1ckM4n]

The above listed browsers have the ability to 'Run' or 'Save' files. Chrome, Opera15, etc, they only 'download'.

This way, the browser can clean its temp files with the in-built tools. Also allows to have a neat folder structure in Downloads directory, not just a steaming pile of trash.

 

[cliffordcooley]

The above listed browsers have the ability to 'Run' or 'Save' files. Chrome, Opera15, etc, they only 'download'.

Ahh, thanks for the clarity.

 

[Jad Chaar]

The above listed browsers have the ability to 'Run' or 'Save' files. Chrome, Opera15, etc, they only 'download'.

This way, the browser can clean its temp files with the in-built tools. Also allows to have a neat folder structure in Downloads directory, not just a steaming pile of trash.

So it is better to have the ability to Run?

 

[St1ckM4n]

So it is better to have the ability to Run?

Using Chrome:
I open up 213234 email attachments, or Java downloader, or anything. It all goes straight to Downloads folder by default, unless I check a box to say "ask before downloading". If this is ticked, it asks me where to shove stuff. I gotta open stuff myself.

Using IE, Opera12, etc:
When I click on email attachments, I can either Save or Run. Save - this prompts me where to save. Run automatically downloads the file into set directory (users/tmp, or a subdirectory in program files.. you get the idea) and automatically opens the file with no input from me. My Downloads directory or wherever I choose remains neat and tidy. My 'cache' of temp downloads is a mess, but I don't care because CCleaner and browser inbuilt 'clear cookies, cache, etc' setting removes this for me.




tl;dr - it's not personal taste, it's basic functionality.

 

[DelJo63]

So it is better to have the ability to Run?

No, it is better to have the choice

 

[Jad Chaar]

No, it is better to have the choice

I always liked that run feature in IE. But ever since I got Chrome (about 5 years ago), I have been liking the save function more and more.

 

[cliffordcooley]

I save most downloads, but there are times I choose run instead. Even when choosing run, the app normally can still be found later within the browser default download location.

 

[St1ckM4n]

Yup, it's about choice.