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 How to install uGet on ParrotOS 3.9

To install uGet on ParrotOS 3.9

uGet is an Open Source download manager application for GNU/Linux developed with GTK+. uGet uses very few resources while at the same time packs a powerful feature set. These features include a Queue, Pause/Resume, Multi-Connection (with adaptive segment management), Mirrors (multi-source), Multi-Protocol, Advanced Categorization, Clipboard Monitor, Batch Downloads, Individualized Category Default Settings, Speed Limiting, and Total Active Downloads Control. It is so simple to install uGet on ParrotOS 3.9.

Installing uGet

In order to install uget you need to add the required repository into repo by making use of the following command.

┌─[root@linuxhelp]─[~]
└──╼ #nano /etc/apt/sources.list
deb http://deb.debian.org/debian-security stable/updates main
deb-src http://deb.debian.org/debian-security stable/updates main
deb http://ftp.debian.org/debian stretch-backports main
deb-src http://ftp.debian.org/debian stretch-backports main

Once it is added, make sure you update the system with the help of the following command.

┌─[root@linuxhelp]─[~]
└──╼ #apt-get update
Hit:2 http://haproxy.debian.net stretch-backports-1.8 InRelease               
Get:3 http://deb.debian.org/debian-security stable/updates InRelease [63.0 kB]
Get:4 http://ftp.debian.org/debian stretch-backports InRelease [91.8 kB]      
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Get:14 http://deb.debian.org/debian-security stable/updates/main Translation-en [116 kB]
Get:15 http://ftp.debian.org/debian stretch-backports/main Translation-en [160 kB]
Get:16 http://deb.parrotsec.org/parrot stable/contrib amd64 Packages [132 kB] 
Fetched 17.8 MB in 1min 31s (194 kB/s)                                        
Reading package lists... Done

Now install the package by using following command

┌─[root@linuxhelp]─[~]
└──╼ #apt-get install uget
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree      
Reading state information... Done
The following NEW packages will be installed:
  uget
0 upgraded, 1 newly installed, 0 to remove and 1334 not upgraded.
Need to get 360 kB of archives.
After this operation, 1,462 kB of additional disk space will be used.
Get:1 http://parrot.asis.io stable/main amd64 uget amd64 2.0.10-1 [360 kB]
Fetched 360 kB in 6s (52.5 kB/s)
Selecting previously unselected package uget.
(Reading database ... 420079 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to unpack .../uget_2.0.10-1_amd64.deb ...
Unpacking uget (2.0.10-1) ...
Setting up uget (2.0.10-1) ...
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Processing triggers for mime-support (3.60) ...
Processing triggers for desktop-file-utils (0.23-2) ...
Processing triggers for man-db (2.7.6.1-2) ...
Processing triggers for hicolor-icon-theme (0.17-1) ...
Configuring sandbox profiles....
Sandbox profiles updated!

After the installation, you can launh your newly installed uGet from your applciations. Just choose , Internet --> uGet

Your uGet application will now appear on your screen.

With this the installation of uGet on ParrotOS 3.9 comes to an end.

Tag : uGet Download Manager Parrot OS
FAQ
Q
where to add the repo of uget package in parrotos?
A
add the required repository into repo by making use of the following command
#nano /etc/apt/sources.list
deb http://deb.debian.org/debian-security stable/updates main
deb-src http://deb.debian.org/debian-security stable/updates main
deb http://ftp.debian.org/debian stretch-backports main
deb-src http://ftp.debian.org/debian stretch-backports main
Q
which command to install uGet in parrotos?
A
install the uGet package by using following command
#apt-get install uget
Q
how to launch the Uget application in parrotOS?
A
you can launh your newly installed uGet from your applciations. Just choose , Internet --> uGet
Q
What are its unique features of Uget in ParrotOS?
A
the unique features of Uget are,

Support for downloading from YouTube.

Support for downloading from MEGA.

Batch Downloading up to 3 Wildcard Ranges.

Better support for Wayland.
Q
what is the purpose of installing Uget in parrotOS?
A
uGet is an Open Source download manager application for GNU/Linux developed with GTK+. uGet uses very few resources while at the same time packs a powerful feature set. These features include a Queue, Pause/Resume, Multi-Connection (with adaptive segment management), Mirrors (multi-source), Multi-Protocol, Advanced Categorization, Clipboard Monitor, Batch Downloads, Individualized Category Default Settings, Speed Limiting, and Total Active Downloads Control.