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From: Paul Stewart <phorefaux@gmail.com>
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Subject: Using WGET from basic
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:11:08 GMT
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Hi all,

Recently started using WGET to fetch some files.
Is it possible to call this from a basic program and it mulitask in the 
background?

I have it working without issue from a basic program, it just single tasks 
whilst it's downloading.  Currently using: -

command$="wget "+webfilepath$+" -O "+scrapfilepath$+wgetoptions$ + " 
--show-progress"
SYS"XWimp_StartTask",command$

Added the --show-progress just so I can see it's doing something.

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Paul Stewart
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