 KGet on KDE 4.2.2, showing an ongoing download |
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| Stable release | 2.2.2 / 2009-04-02 |
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| Operating system | Unix-like |
| Type | Download Manager |
| License | GNU General Public License |
| Website | www.kde.org |
KGet is a free download manager for KDE. By default it is the download manager used for Konqueror, but can also be used with Mozilla Firefox.[1] KGet is part of the KDE Network package, and was featured by Tux Magazine[2] and Free Software Magazine.[3]
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Features
- Downloading files from FTP, HTTP(S) and BitTorrent sources.
- Pausing and resuming of downloading files, as well as the ability to restart a download.
- Tells lots of information about current and pending downloads.
- Embedding into system tray.
- Integration with the Konqueror web browser.
- Metalink support which contain multiple URLs for downloads, along with checksums and other information.
See also
References
- ^ Using KGet Download Manager with FirefoxPeter Upfold (July 23, 2008)FOSSwire
- ^ http://www.tuxmagazine.com/node/1000123
- ^ http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/managing_downloads_with_kget
External links
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