Re: [Sheflug] file download script

[Peter Collier <pecb [at] xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Monday 06 December 2004 10:26, Chris Johnson wrote:
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> I want to download a number of CD images but I want to control the amount
> of bandwidth they use in the download so as to minimise the impact on the
> daytime use of the internet in our office.  I also want to queue the
> downloads so that as soon as one has finished the next starts.  I'm
> thinking of using wget as it seems to permit limiting the bandwidth. 
> However although I can use wget and a list of files for it to get I'd like
> to use the full bandwidth between 6pm and 8am.  Is there a simple way of
> doing this?
>
> Chris Johnson
> (No not that one, the other one!)
>
Chris, gftp gives the option of downloads one at a time, also it gives the 
option of max kbs. This is under Ftp -> Options. Simple method, specify a 
restricted kbs to use and then in the evening, set it to unlimited.

Peter C
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