Re: Possible issue with Firefox downloading SP2?

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From: hermes (hermes_at_messenger.net)
Date: 08/14/04


Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2004 08:36:49 -0500

CS wrote:

>On Fri, 13 Aug 2004 22:39:20 -0500, Greg R <webworm12@yes.hotmail.com>
>wrote:
>
>
>
>>That’s a bug in firefox for any file that is uncompleted. It really
>>not that good for use as download manager. Especially.
>>If you get knock off line.
>>
>>Work around
>>Open firefox browser
>>Tool-options-Privacy-Clear All.
>>
>>Then redownload it again.
>>
>>
>>Greg R
>>
>>
>
>I didn't know Firefox had a built in download manager. The first time
>I tried downloading SP2 the server quit about half way through.
>Firefox preserved the partially downloaded file. Afterward I was able
>to download it twice without any CRC errors or problems.
>
>Firefox is still a work in progress. Pretty good for a beta though.
>
>
Yes it is. And still much preferable to IE IMHO.

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