On Jan 28, 2008 2:50 PM, Michael Fischer <michi.fischer@xxxxxxx> wrote: > well, i agree with you - the browser should provide some sort of > functionality to find out the amount of data already sent. but i don't > know any browser that does. > > all the php upload meters that i found on google either require to > patch php or use perl. > its a shame javascript cant hook into the local filesystem, but i think its just a matter of time until we get there. http://labs.mozilla.com/2007/10/prism/ anyway im pretty sure you can get this effect w/ a flash plugin, that is a progress meter that doesnt have to poll the webserver for status info, if thats what ur after.. -nathan