The article introduces the wget command as a robust alternative to web browsers for downloading files from the internet on Linux. Wget supports multiple simultaneous connections, ensuring quicker downloads, and can resume interrupted downloads efficiently. It offers a streamlined experience free from the distractions and potential slowdowns that browsers can introduce. The guide also provides practical instructions on installing wget and demonstrates how to download single and multiple files, highlighting its advantages over traditional web browsers in terms of performance.
The wget command uses multiple simultaneous connections resulting in faster downloads, can resume interrupted downloads, and is less burdened than web browsers.
By utilizing wget, users on Linux can initiate downloads directly from the command line, facilitating easier file management without the clutter of a browser.
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