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mcguire303
03-12-2003, 07:23 PM
Hi,
I have been trying to download knoppix but I get the following error:
Internet Explorer cannot download <filename> from <site>
A system call that should never fail has failed.
What is this and how can I download it?!?!
rickenbacherus
03-12-2003, 07:46 PM
Have you tried a different mirror listed here:
http://www.knoppix.net/get.php
Dave_Bechtel
03-12-2003, 09:20 PM
--WOW, dude... Way to go! You've found Yet Another Reason to switch from Wincrap to Linux! 8)
Try www.opera.com - faster browser, should download Knoppix no problem.
Hi,
I have been trying to download knoppix but I get the following error:
Internet Explorer cannot download <filename> from <site>
A system call that should never fail has failed.
What is this and how can I download it?!?!
mcguire303
03-12-2003, 10:07 PM
I have tried downloading from different mirrors....and I have also tried using Opera but no luck.... :(
Dave_Bechtel
03-13-2003, 03:49 AM
--Describe "no luck" - same error msg?
--Have you tried re-installing Windoze lately? In extremis, you should be able to order a Knoppix CD thru the mail...
I have tried downloading from different mirrors....and I have also tried using Opera but no luck.... :(
Phredd
03-13-2003, 05:50 AM
When downloading Knoppix...you almost ALWAYS should use a download manager...not just the browser itself... I use getright.com.
rickenbacherus
03-13-2003, 05:51 PM
When downloading Knoppix...you almost ALWAYS should use a download manager...not just the browser itself... I use getright.com.
I never had any problems with a browser but it would be intersting to see if it works. What can a download manager do that a browser cannot Phredd?
Phredd
03-13-2003, 07:33 PM
Salve!
The main thing it does is resume a download without starting over if you break your connection...there are dload managers for linux and windows.
I use a download mgr when I download anything more than about 50meg or so... Plus the good ones will do multiple connections that will allow FASTER downloads.
rickenbacherus
03-13-2003, 08:30 PM
oic - I suppose I am spoiled with my broadband. I forgot what a pain dial-up can be.
Phredd
03-13-2003, 08:41 PM
Salve!
I do use it over broadband...the nice thing about it over bb is that it will start MULTIPLE connections to the file you are dloading to cut download speeds significantly. Just my 2 cents.
Long Live Knoppix!
Dave_Bechtel
03-14-2003, 01:57 AM
--Which ones do you recommend for Win? I use Opera for Win and Linux, and 'wget' is good for Linux even over proxy....
Salve!
The main thing it does is resume a download without starting over if you break your connection...there are dload managers for linux and windows.
I use a download mgr when I download anything more than about 50meg or so... Plus the good ones will do multiple connections that will allow FASTER downloads.
Phredd
03-14-2003, 02:36 AM
I use this one...there is a free version...I paid for my copy....$20 I think?
http://www.getright.com/
Long Live Knoppix!
Here's a list of freeware and adware download managers for windows. I suggest any of the one's with a 5 star rating.
mcguire303
03-15-2003, 05:09 PM
I use this one...there is a free version...I paid for my copy....$20 I think?
http://www.getright.com/
Long Live Knoppix!
Thanks for the tip...dude! 8) 8) 8)
mcguire303
03-16-2003, 02:55 AM
Hi...
I am on 92% and I need to find a little quicker mirror....
Can anyone find a mirror other than those listed on the "download" page?
Thanks!
Robert Michel
03-16-2003, 03:13 AM
Hi...
I am on 92% and I need to find a little quicker mirror....
Salve mcguire303,
You mean to get Knoppix?
Ask your internet-provider to miror Knoppix :D
I can burn with speed=8 directly (with mkfifo trick) from official Knoppix-mirrors :mrgreen:
Greetings
rob
mcguire303
03-16-2003, 03:30 AM
I dont find your jokes funny
Robert Michel
03-16-2003, 11:48 AM
I dont find your jokes funny
Your're right, to use mr.green was not nice- :oops: - please for give
me. But I wanted to stress, that in general the mirror-servers are
fast, but not everybody in the world can access them fast.
To change this, I would be interesting where you are and
which internet-provider you use.
In case that for your region all official mirorrs are to
slow (how slow?) it make sence to search for a new mirror for
your region.
This will not help you know, but maby in some weeks and of course,
others.
So I hope that you got the missing 8% inbetween.
rob
PS: My CD-burner has falling down and is now not realy compatibel
with other readers any more ;( otherwise I would say mail my your
adress and I will send (snail-mail) you a 3.2 after beeing publiced
on the server.
mcguire303
03-16-2003, 02:36 PM
I only have -40MB left and cannot find a server to connect to...
All of the good ones I have wont connect (booting me?)
I will attempt to look for other servers....
all I need is 7% of this thing and I am good!!!!!
Dave_Bechtel
03-17-2003, 09:56 AM
--Um, aay? There's no links in your post...
Here's a list of freeware and adware download managers for windows. I suggest any of the one's with a 5 star rating.
Here's a list of freeware and adware download managers for windows. I suggest any of the one's with a 5 star rating.
Oh boy what a stupid mistake on my part. I know this thread is a bit old now, but if anyone is still interested here's the link I MEANT to list.
http://www.webattack.com/freeware/downloader/fwdown.shtml
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