Hi,

> I had the same problem in resuming my downloads. Try doing the following:
> 
> 1. Wait for around 5-10 mins before attempting to resume. It will resume your 
>download but it may take some 
> time (it may be a precaution on sourceforge side on DoS attacks (?) i don't know) 
>Sourceforge seem to put a 
> high delay period before "resume"  (reget) is again possible.

Funny.  Why the sudden change when I was able to download 2.09 with resume.

> 
> 2. Try reducing the number of connections your download manager handles to 2 max. so 
>that the probability of 
> a dropped connection is reduced.  

Well, you got me there.  I am using wget.

> 
> 3. 'Ping' sourceforge once in a while (around 1 every 15 secs) while downloading to 
>keep your connection up.

I disconnect it myself if it takes too long.

> 
> 4. If this does not work, accept defeat by deleting the partially downloaded files 
>and start from scratch.

Say, you really go a good idea :)

> 
> 5. Pray while you're on it. ;-)

Should I end it with "Amen" :)

Regards

Adrian


> 
> "Adrian D'Costa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> quoted last 12/20/01 3:11:24 PM as follows:
> >
> >Hi All,
> >
> >I am trying to download the rpm for v3.0.  I use wget -c to get the
> >files.  Sometimes I stop it and restart it.  It should restart from where
> >it left.  This used to happen with sourceforge but not now.  Why this
> >change?  BTW it works on other servers.
> >
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