Downloading I nternet resources used by IRRI scientists Citing Internet documents On-line training opportunities Resources by discipline Downloading As you become more familiar with resource Web sites you will soon find out that they often have useful programs and other files available for downloading. To download these it is only necessary to click on a button or link and the information will start to flow from the site to a folder you specify on your computer. If you had all the bandwidth you needed and your Internet connection was stable, this method of downloading files would be all you require. Unfortunately, most of us are struggling with limited bandwidth and our connections are frequently lost.
Download managers can make the downloading process much more friendly.
A smart download manager will even get requested files from the most responsive site. Below are links to several free download managers. Unless you already have a download manager installed on your computer, downloading one will give you a good idea of why these are important tools. Gather links to files that you want to download by simply dragging them from your favorite Internet browser. Instantly see file sizes, estimated download times and network connection performance.