There are many download managers available for Linux, but in this post we will install uGet, one of the most popular one.

Downloadingfiles from the internet can either be a breeze or a nightmaredepending on the size of the file – that is if it is small or largerespectively. And this problem is compounded byinternetconnectionstability;especially in areas with very slow internet speeds. That is wheredownload managers come in.

uGet

If you mean Internet Download Manager exclusively, then you need to install ‘Wine’ in your ubuntu first,then install IDM with WINE. As far as I know, it’s not available for linux. If you just need a download manager, there a lot of choices availab. Trusted Windows (PC) download Ubuntu 1604.2017.922.0. Virus-free and 100% clean download. Get Ubuntu alternative downloads.

Ugetis a powerful cross-platform download manager. Top among it featuresis the fact that It is very light-weight and fast. Other well desiredfeatures include the following;

Multi-threading: downloading more than open files at the same time.
Pause/Resume: you can stop and restart downloads, if for instance there is a disruption of internet connectivity.
Bandwidth limit: setting the maximum bandwidth you can allow for downloads.
Torrent download support
Queuing of downloads: when a download is finished the queued ones are automatically started.
Estimated download completion time,
On completion action: this allows you to specify what you want to happen if uGet completes downloading your files (reboot/hibernate/shutdown/do nothing).

Youcan check out other many advance features in uGet after installation.

Installation

To get the latest version of uGet you can use this PPA by entering the following commands in the terminal:

The optionalaria2 plugin adds a few features to uGet but it is not necessary for most features.

uGetcan also be downloaded from the Ubuntusoftware center(or the software center of any other Linux distro);or from the synapticpackage managerbysimply searching for “uget”and “aria2”and then clicking to installation.

Running uGet

After successfully installing uGet, you can get it started; Open the dash and type uGet, then clicking the uGet icon that appears.

Youcan start downloading file(s) by clicking on FILE–> New Download.Then you can paste the download link and then start download.

uGetprovides many wonderful features that should make it attractive toanyone looking for a powerful download manager for Linux . So installit and see for yourself – it is highly recommended.

Happy Linux’NG!

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Now that we know what Linux is, it is the time that to learn how we should install it on the computer and choose which Distribution we should use. Let us start by understanding what a Linux Distribution is.

In this tutorial, we will learn -

What is a Linux Distribution?

Well, now as you know that Linux is open-source, free to use kernel. It is used by programmers, organizations, profit and non-profit companies around the world to create Operating systems to suit their individual requirements.

To prevent hacking attempts, many organizations keep their Linux operating systems private.

Many others make their variations of Linux available publicly so the whole world can benefit at large.

These versions/ types /kinds of Linux operating system are called Distributions.

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How many distributions are out there?

There are hundreds of Linux operating systems or Distributions available these days. Many of them are designed with a specific purpose in mind. For example, to run a web server or to run on network switches like routers, modems, etc.

The latest example of one of the most popular smartphone-based Linux Distribution is Android!

Many of these Distributions are built to offer excellent personal computing.

Here, are a few popular Linux Distributions (also called Linux Distro) -

Linux Distribution	Name	Description
Arch	This Linux Distro is popular amongst Developers. It is an independently developed system. It is designed for users who go for a do-it-yourself approach.
CentOS	It is one of the most used Linux Distribution for enterprise and web servers. It is a free enterprise class Operating system and is based heavily on Red Hat enterprise Distro.
Debian	Debian is a stable and popular non-commercial Linux distribution. It is widely used as a desktop Linux Distro and is user-oriented. It strictly acts within the Linux protocols.
Fedora	Another Linux kernel based Distro, Fedora is supported by the Fedora project, an endeavor by Red Hat. It is popular among desktop users. Its versions are known for their short life cycle.
Gentoo	It is a source based Distribution which means that you need to configure the code on your system before you can install it. It is not for Linux beginners, but it is sure fun for experienced users.
LinuxMint	It is one of the most popular Desktop Distributions available out there. It launched in 2006 and is now considered to be the fourth most used Operating system in the computing world.
OpenSUSE	It is an easy to use and a good alternative to MS Windows. It can be easily set up and can also run on small computers with obsolete configurations.
RedHat enterprise	Another popular enterprise based Linux Distribution is Red Hat Enterprise.It has evolved from Red Hat Linux which was discontinued in 2004. It is a commercial Distro and very popular among its clientele.
Slackware	Slackware is one of the oldest Linux kernel based OS's. It is another easy desktop Distribution. It aims at being a 'Unix like' OS with minimal changes to its kernel.
Ubuntu	This is the third most popular desktop operating system after Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac OS. It is based on the Debian Linux Distribution, and it is known as its desktop environment.

The Best Linux Distribution!

The term best is relative. Each Linux distribution is built for a specific purpose-built to meet the demands of its target users.

The desktop Distributions are available for free on their respective websites. You might want to try them one by one till you get to know which Distribution you like the most. Each one of them offers its own unique design, applications, and security.

We will be using Ubuntu for our learning purpose as it's easy for a beginner to understand.

How to Install Linux

Let's look the below Linux installation guide which has various methods we can use to Download Linux(Ubuntu) and install it.

Installing Linux using USB stick

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This is one of the easiest methods of installing Ubuntu or any distribution on your computer. Follow the steps to install Ubuntu from USB.

Step 1) Download the .iso or the OS files on your computer from this link.

Step 2) download free, software like 'Universal USB installer to make a bootable USB stick.

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