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Downloading a File

 

Normally, when people talk about downloading, they are talking about finding a program or a document online that they want to keep and look at later. So what we're really talking about is saving stuff. Here’s an example.

 

I've been thinking about going to Amsterdam, so I decided to download a list of sights to see there. You will find downloads all over the web. Once again, Yahoo! is a good source for these. Another is ZDnet.

 

 

 

How to do it

  • Use the search to find files that you want to download.
 
  • Not all download pages look the same. But there's almost always a link that says "Download Now"
  • On some sites, especially those with lots of downloads, you will have an option to add your download to a basket. This works just like shopping on line. You'll select one or more downloads. When it's time to check out, you'll be able to download all your files one after another.

NETSCAPE USERS ONLY:

  • If you use Netscape, you will see the File Download box.
  • Click Save this file to disk
  • Click OK

INTERNET EXPLORER USERS ONLY:

  • If you use Explorer you will get a different box, but the idea is the same.
  • Click Save it to disk
  • Click OK

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