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An IDM alternative for Linux distros


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#1 Koshur

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Posted 05 August 2012 - 06:59

Hey guys

Can anybody tell me if there is a good alternative of IDM in linux distros. I am using ZorinOS and one thing that i really miss migrating from win is IDM.

Any software's i can get hold of?


#2 nvllsvm

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Posted 05 August 2012 - 07:02

Although I don't personally use a download manager, a friend uses JDownloader and loves it.

#3 Haggis

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Posted 05 August 2012 - 15:17

yeah i use jdownloader too

#4 scorpian007

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Posted 05 August 2012 - 15:20

I love IDM but JDownloader is probably the next best option

#5 OP Koshur

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Posted 05 August 2012 - 15:45

View Postscorpian007, on 05 August 2012 - 15:20, said:

I love IDM but JDownloader is probably the next best option

View Postnvllsvm, on 05 August 2012 - 07:02, said:

Although I don't personally use a download manager, a friend uses JDownloader and loves it.

View PostHaggis, on 05 August 2012 - 15:17, said:

yeah i use jdownloader too
Thanx guyz
is jdownloader linux compatible?

#6 Max Norris

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Posted 05 August 2012 - 15:46

View PostKoshur, on 05 August 2012 - 15:45, said:

is jdownloader linux compatible?
It is yes, it's a Java program so as long as you have a JVM available you're good.

#7 The Laughing Man

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Posted 05 August 2012 - 15:52

another vote for Jdownloader.

#8 DGMurdockIII

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Posted 06 August 2012 - 00:07

http://alternativeto...?platform=linux take your pic

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Posted 06 August 2012 - 00:59

I just have tampermonkey on chrome and use a userscript youtube downloader. there are some ind. scrips for other sites as well.