Re: [expert] Download managers !

[Austin L. Denyer (SysAdmin.) as root]

"Carver, Paul, NLSOP" wrote:
> 
> What is a Download manager? I wasn't aware that downloading files was
> complex. FTP is pretty much a universal standard and there are plenty of
> Linux/Unix clients. Can you be more specific about what special features a
> Download manager provides?

A download manager is something that automates the 'resume' if the
connection is lost by a line drop, and 'prioritises' downloads for
speed.

Regards,
Ozz.