Download manager support?

[BigStranger]

Hi, does this site support "download resuming" with any known download manager??

Any time my connection to the server is disturbed, my downloads restart at0%. :( :( :( That is driving me crazy.

Thanks in advance.

[Dee]

at this point we do not support download managers.

Sorry about that.

DG

[bryan]

Why do you not support download managers? I signed up several days ago, and have yet not been able to download a single video file. If you are not planning to implement this support, how does one go about getting a refund, as the site is effectively un-usable

[wondering]

Why do you not support download managers? I signed up several days ago, and have yet not been able to download a single video file. If you are not planning to implement this support, how does one go about getting a refund, as the site is effectively un-usable

"Unusable" endures no hyphen.

Bryan, you have done so much for my ego. I thought nothing of the few clicks that it took to download a file, without the aide of a "download manager". It is apparently a prodigious task for some.

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I am so skilled, often considered a global authority, that even you will be able to learn the intricate skills that are necessary to........download a file.

Hey Bryan.......don't you wonder sometimes?

[bryan]

Now I wonder why I didn’t think of that before?

Maybe it’s because the downloads from this site are unreliable. Had you taken the time to check the forums, rather than make sarcastic and unhelpful comments, you would have realised that I am not the only one having problems.

[Dee]

I've currently downloaded a download manager to try to see what the deal is. What download manager do you use? i would like to know so i could use it. I would love to see the ins and outs of it. and see what advantages it offers.

I've never used one... i want to know what the deal is.

DG

[CheetoMan]

BigStranger,

IDM (Internet Download Manager) works flawlessly. There is no resume capability on this site but I have had a problem only 1 time with having to start a download over again i.e. downloading is reliable. Are you using dial-up or is your ISP or computer disconnecting you?

We are here to help!

[Dee]

Thanks Cheetoman!!!

I'm trying to get my head around the download manager technique, but I'm just so used to right clicking and downloading. Most sites I go to allow for 2 concurrent downloads at a time and I'm not sure that having a download manager changes that.

Am I missing something? I'm going to download that program and see what I can do with it.

DG

[CheetoMan]

Dave,

Since you are new to the download manager concept I thought I would provide some further information.

The following highlights apply to most download managers but since I know IDM Iparticularly well will explain it in their terms according to my understanding. In no particular order:


IDM completely integrates with just about any browser out there so that when the user clicks on a file whose file type is setup in the program, IDM will handle the download prompting the user as to whether to download the file immediately or put it in a queue for later download.

Of particular helpfulness is the ability to place downloaded files in specific directories based on file type. IDM sets up a directory in your Documents folder called Downloads and beneath that creates the folders Compressed, Documents, Music, Programs and Video. Examples: Any .exe file is assumed to be a program and therefore downloads to the Programs folder whereas any .avi, .mpg, .wmv, etc. lands in the Video folder.

IDM by default creates, if allowed by the site, 8 connections to the site per file and downloads the file in 8 parts which is put together as soon as all parts are downloaded. It is even smart enough so that if one connection finishes before another that connection will help the one that's behind. Most sites support at least 4 connections. This provides the best through-put possible. IDM downloads multiple files at a time but the ability to download 1 file at a time (sequential) is configurable. Certain sites will only allow one download at a timeso this comes in handy. These sites can be setup in the options so that IDM downloads files following the parameters of a given site.

The Resume capability which BitStranger refers to is extremely helpful when you have a slow Internet connection that may get interrupted. Providing a given site supports Resume, you can have a dialup, for instance, disconnect and immediately upon reconnection it will as the term suggests restart the download from the point it left off. NOTE: The majority of sites and by that I mean every porn site I have ever used but LittleMutt supports this feature!

IDM is completely configurable. For instance, I like my downloads to come in sequentially so I have it configured to only download 1 file at a time. It also has drag and drop capabilities as well as the ability to rip an entire site which can come in handy in certain circumstances. You can schedule downloads for specific times and features such as download limits are available. Passwords can be entered on a per site basis that allows the program to login to a site and download files without the browser even loaded.

As you might have guessed, I am very fond of this program and wouldn't be without it. I have been using it for over 5 years on a variety of connections from dialup to cable and all points in between. I have reported bugs and suggested features to the company and always get a rapid response whenever I email. A new build is created every 2 to 3 weeks and when Windows loads the application at startup, it automatically checks for updates and lets you know if one is available. They are completely up front with what's been changed with each build and new features to handle new technologies like YouTube are designed and implemented on a timely basis. The cost is minimal compared to the available features and upgrades are free. Full information and trial downloads are available here (http://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/).

Summary: I recommend download managers for the organizational capabilities alone but if you have an "iffy" connection they can be invaluable. It is unfortunate that LittleMutt no longer supports the Resume Capability or more than one connection at a time. IMHO, LittleMutt management should review this issue. To me this boils down to a site friendliness factor and I believe a very important one.

Below is a screencap of the main window of IDM:

[Dee]

now that is something. I'm going to be getting down to the bottom of this and see if we cant get this working on our site.

it sounds like a good thing.

DG

[CheetoMan]

Keep us posted Dave!

[Dee]

Sal is in... we are working on getting our servers now to support dowload managers.

DG

[rpother]

The site supported download managers and restartability until a couple of years ago. The Previews still do. I presumed that this was turned off to throttle back usage (not a user friendly thing to do).

[Dee]

The site supported download managers and restartability until a couple of years ago. The Previews still do. I presumed that this was turned off to throttle back usage (not a user friendly thing to do).

it wasn't a very user friendly thing at all.. but that isn't why this is. I thought it was a setting on proxypass, our password protection program, but we altered that and still... no support.

Does anyone here know server level commands that could maybe chime in and let me know what I should be looking for? I've been trying to learn these but day to day duties keep me from totally getting it.

We would love to offer this.. however.. this still has not happened. I've asked out hosting company, our password protection program, and still... no answer that has been able to give this service back to us.

I'm more a creative type.. not a back end programmer.

DG

[deadip]

I've currently downloaded a download manager to try to see what the deal is. What download manager do you use? i would like to know so i could use it. I would love to see the ins and outs of it. and see what advantages it offers.

I've never used one... i want to know what the deal is.

DG

BigStranger,

IDM (Internet Download Manager) works flawlessly. There is no resume capability on this site but I have had a problem only 1 time with having to start a download over again i.e. downloading is reliable. Are you using dial-up or is your ISP or computer disconnecting you?

We are here to help!

I use FDM (Free Download Manager) where you can set-up as many segments as you like. I use 10 segments, myself. The main reason I use a Download Manager is because it downloads a Video File much faster than letting your browser do it. I also use it just in case my Connection does get interrupted somehow. The Download Manager I use and the one described by CheetoMan uses a Download Technology called Bit Torrent.

The only disadvantage of using these kinds of Download Managers is to the People running the Sites, that they are used on, because it also uses up Bandwidth. Some Internet Service Providers have been thinking about blocking these Download Managers, because of the Bandwidth Usage they soak up. Some Sites do NOT allow these Download Managers to be used at all. However, I do think the Inventors of these Download Managers are working on the Bandwidth Problem, that some of these Download Managers do create and are making them more compatible with Sites and Internet Service Providers.

Firefox also has an ADD-On called Down Them All, that is also kind of like a Download Manager.

[Nhoj]

it wasn't a very user friendly thing at all.. but that isn't why this is. I thought it was a setting on proxypass, our password protection program, but we altered that and still... no support.

Does anyone here know server level commands that could maybe chime in and let me know what I should be looking for? I've been trying to learn these but day to day duties keep me from totally getting it.

We would love to offer this.. however.. this still has not happened. I've asked out hosting company, our password protection program, and still... no answer that has been able to give this service back to us.

I'm more a creative type.. not a back end programmer.

DG

I was wondering how it is going with implementing download manager support.

This is the first site I have been a member of that does not support download managers, and it is a real chore right-clicking each file, rather than the automation afforded by a download manager.

I think that the issue with littlemutt.com is in the login method and the way the cookie is set. Most download managers can read/utilise the cookies assocoated with the web browser (MSIE etc); but in this site, there is a new login process each time you visit the site. And, the login process also requires entering the graphic authentication code!

I think that the trick to download manager support in littlemutt.com is in the login & cookie setting process. I hope that Sal and co are still trying to get this working :)

Nhõj

[Dee]

We are finally tantalizingly close to download manager support. I have in fact been able to download with resume function and multi-thread enabled today. We just have to jump thru one last technical hurdle (which our hosting company is right on top of) and we will be ready to get this working for all you you to enjoy!

YEAH!!! I feel like breakdancing!!!!

DG