The process of downloading files with your browser has been a major weakness in both Netscape and Internet Explorer ever since their early 1.0 and 2.0 days. The surprising thing is that neither browser has done much to correct the problem -- even the new 4.x and 5.x releases of the browsers lack anything more than basic downloading capabilities.
While this has been a major boon for add-ons like GetRight, which offer advanced downloading features from within you browser via plug-ins, it has also been a source of continued frustration for novice and expert users alike. Next: Novices and Experts Alike Need Intelligent Downloading
