Troubleshooting Linux Download Through Redhat's FTP Site

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Downloading Linux distributions from FTP sites can be unreliable, as evidenced by a user experiencing a stalled download at 93% overnight. Ethernet connections are generally stable, but issues with FTP downloads are common. Using download managers like Getright can help recover interrupted downloads, especially if the server supports resuming. Many users find purchasing boxed sets, such as Mandrake 8.1, to be a more reliable option. For advanced users, creating a custom Linux distribution is also a possibility, with resources available online.
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Hi guys,

I'm downloading linux through redhat's ftp site and from the time I went to bed last night --around 2am--- to the time I woke up this morning, 10 am, the progress meter has stayed at 93%. Now...is something wrong, or is it just being quirky and will all come eventually?

I'm on an ethernet connection..

Thanks
 
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I find that downloading linuxs distros from their ftp sites and mirrors for some reason to be untra unreliable too. I have never been happy with it. So I went out and bought mandrake 8.1 a year ago and have been happy with the cds.
 
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If the sites support resume, you can use an application like Getright to recover a broken download.
 
I've dl a few linux OSs, you just have to try a few sites and see which one works best for you.

JMD
 
HAHA. For a second I thought you suggested I build my own linux. But I guess I'll just keep trying.

Thanks guys.

-betsy
 
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