Although this example specifically relates to WebSTAR, a Macintosh Web server software package, the concepts presented will allow UNIX and Windows NT Web servers to deliver stacks properly for "realtime" use.
The key is to make certain that the server is setup to recognize the HyperStudio MIME information (application/HSTU) and will initiate a "binary" transfer of the file when it sees the ".STK" extension. This has been successful and proven on a variety of Web servers. If you are running a Macintosh server with WebSTAR, then the illustration below shows exactly what the suffix mapping should be.
FTP servers are also capable of delivering "realtime" HyperStudio stacks. Typically, no setup is necessary for FTP servers since all that is needed for a successful transmission is a "raw data" transfer.
There is some discussion as to what type of server is more efficient at delivering HyperStudio stacks. Don't take anyone's word as "gospel" until you try it for yourself. If you've configured your Netscape browser to recognize "realtime" HyperStudio stacks (or have installed the HyperStudio plug-in), then travel over to my FTP server and give one of the sample stacks available a try. To complete your test, travel to my Web server and give the same stack a try. Obviously, network traffic will have some effect on the transmission time, but with a few trials you should have your mind made up for you!
As far as getting your stacks available on a server, you can either use a "raw data" binary FTP transfer or, with a Macintosh server, you may be able to use your standard AppleTalk network connection. In either case, your network administrator must give you the proper access to write to the desired directory.
