Last Edited: 01 May 2008 by superuser
Importered from old WiKi -- 30/04-08 18:04.

Xwget

xWget is a program for downloading files via HTTP & FTP, and is included in Puppy. It is a graphical interface for Wget (a command line program accessed directly via the terminal).

Using Xwget

xWget download dialog

Xwget dialog and Wget console

Xwget can be accessed via the Menu > Internet. When started you'll see a window with basic instructions and below 2 text boxes to fill.

  • In the Enter Address, put the link of the file you want to download.
  • In the Enter Directory, put the location on your computer where you want to save the file (or just leave it blank to save to the root directory).
  • Click Download File.
  • When Wget is downloading, a text window will be open, showing what's happening.
  • Leave this window open until your download has finished.

See also