Posted by Danny Boy on 04/21/07 09:00

Geoff Berrow wrote:

Hi Geoff, and thanks for input! See comments below, please.....

> That /is/ a limitation of html. Look at any online file management
> tool.

To confirm: One file per upload slot is html limitation? That's fine
(even if the java applet gadget at http://www.postlet.com/ looks more
and more promising).

> Arguably 4 is a batch. And given the limitation of html he could hardly
> put an unlimited number of file upload boxes.

Maybe my language limitation (English isn't my mother tongue): Do you
mean that 4 is a batch or not? IMHO, 4 is a batch if you chose to upload
4. But to me, "batch" means that you - in theory - can upload unlimited
number of files simultaneously. At least, a "batch" doesn't have a cap,
and if it has, it's certainly not as low as four.

As for unlimited upload boxes: Of course there cannot be *unlimited* -
due practical reasons. But in theory it could, right? And if I keep them
small, why not 10 or 12. I just don't enjoy the situation he's putting
me in by feeding me incorrect info and a "fait accompli" nonsense about
"http not allowing more than 4 uploads".

> There is no excuse fore this attitude but I think you are on shaky
> ground if you refuse to pay. It would be better to keep a good working
> relationship and reach a compromise solution or, if it's never going to
> be what you want, chalk it up to experience and try another approach.
> But this time say /exactly/ what you want.

This is the first job I have sent his way, and likely the last too. I
cannot compromise as I have my client to account for. He has asked for
"batch" and will not settle for a compromise since it's just not what
the client wants.

Well, I'll deal with it. Thanks again for input. Very, very appreciated!
Danny

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