Download manager

barney · 9 Apr 2006 at 22:24

Anyone know a good download manager. basically need something that will download 1 file from multiple sources and resume a download if it gets interupted.

Any suggestions?

Craig321 · 9 Apr 2006 at 22:32

Net transport - $30 or something - nice program, has some extras features to FreshDownload.
Fresh Download - free, will do what you're looking for

ultim · 9 Apr 2006 at 22:42

i use flashget
http://www.amazesoft.com/

barney · 9 Apr 2006 at 22:47

Craig321 said:
Fresh Download - free, will do what you're looking for

Free, thats the magic word for me at the moment (stupid pc parts keep stealing all my money).

Will check out flashget too.

Thanks!

dagwoood · 9 Apr 2006 at 22:48

As per Craig321's post, Freshdownload is good. I've been using it for quite a while now in readiness for when my connection is upgraded to 10Mb and it's never given me any problems/corrupted a download :cool:

Craig321 · 9 Apr 2006 at 23:10

Yeah, FreshDownload has never failed on me either. Then again NetTransport hasn't.

NetTransport is a lot better than FreshDownload at resuming. When we had problems with our net disconnecting all the time I used FreshDownload, it didn't corrupt the download or anything, but it didn't resume it automatically. But if you're not looking for it to resume automatically then it's very good.

Net Transport will resume the download if the net goes down ASAP which is cool

Craig.

leezer3 · 9 Apr 2006 at 23:32

If you're gonna pay, then the only one in consideration by a country mile should be Getright.

-Leezer-

oldbag · 9 Apr 2006 at 23:33

Isn't Getright full of spyware?

Craig321 · 9 Apr 2006 at 23:40

Triad2000 said:
Isn't Getright full of spyware?

Maybe the trial version has some adware in? I can't remember, haven't used it in years.

oldbag · 9 Apr 2006 at 23:40

Not sure, nor have I, that was for only unreliable dial-up connection days.

Xee · 10 Apr 2006 at 01:28

Wackget the smallest download manager in the world! (free and open-source)

Craig321 · 10 Apr 2006 at 01:42

Xee said:
Wackget the smallest download manager in the world! (free and open-source)

Ooooh, gonna give that one a try, looks v nice.

Simmy · 10 Apr 2006 at 09:50

I just tried Wackget, but instead of right clicking on a video and saving that, it saves the jpg instead.

Is there a way to change that, as it looks like a decent program apart from that

leezer3 · 10 Apr 2006 at 11:06

Triad2000 said:
Isn't Getright full of spyware?

Nope, totally clean for all versions. (Some of the versions around about 4 had banner ads IIRC)
Only thing is the occasional register me thingy in unregistered mode.

Plus, it even has a service for finding mirrors, BT downloads & a whole load of other useful features.
Have tried most of the rest, but none are as good.

-Leezer-

BigAl · 10 Apr 2006 at 11:43

Another vote for Getright. No spyware here either!

Craig321 · 10 Apr 2006 at 15:44

Simmy said:
I just tried Wackget, but instead of right clicking on a video and saving that, it saves the jpg instead.

Is there a way to change that, as it looks like a decent program apart from that

You could enable the IE plugin & control+click to download?

Craig.

GM@N · 10 Apr 2006 at 16:08

wackget can download 1 file from multiple sources? if so please let me know how?

Craig321 · 10 Apr 2006 at 16:10

Nope, it's just a basic download manager that's very light, pause, resume etc.

Based on Linux wget

Craig.

GM@N · 10 Apr 2006 at 16:16

i was going to say i've been using it for ages now and haven't seen that option, thought i might be missing it