downloading

[Baz]

does anyone use a download manager program.

have been recommended this one and wondered if anyone has used it before.

years ago had Download Accelerator Plus, I think thats what it was called, but couldnt get used to it.

[Simon]

I think they were more useful back in the dial up days, Baz.  I used to use Star Downloader but haven't found the need for anything with broadband. 

[kinmel]

I use Flashget together with the Firefox add-on Flashgot, mainly because it allows you to resume downloads.

[colirv]

I use the DownThemAll Firefox extension.

[Baz]

thanks for the replies. those who use one, what are they like? do you notice any difference when using it

[Sebby]

Personally, I don't use a download manager; I don't see the need with broadband. I remember GetRight from the old days, though...

[Baz]

can you schedule downloads with them. The one I linked to is capable of doing it which is what I was looking at

[colirv]

I've not explored whether DownThemAll can be scheduled - I don't download big enough files to merit it. It is quick, however, providing the site allows multiple downloads - typically I'll get 50-100KB without it and 300KB (i.e. my synch of 2500Mb) with it.

[Lance]

I used to use Mass Downloader but, like others, haven't really found the need since broadband

[kinmel]

can you schedule downloads with them. The one I linked to is capable of doing it which is what I was looking at

Yes, flashget lets you set a schedule for downloads