Download web videos in Ubuntu

Thinking of downloading that video you just saw. Well, there's no dearth of websites that allow you to copy and paste the URL of the page hosting the video and voilà! you have it in your videos folder.

But obviously things are not that simple for you windows guys making a transition to Ubuntu.

Ubuntu users need to install a Java plug in that actually loads an applet and downloads that video for you ( not getting into what's an applet thing ).

Let's make things really simple.Just open the 'Synaptic Package Manager' and search for 'java'. As usual a long list would be returned. Just mark the package titled 'sun- java6-plug in'. You have in the screen shot right here.Let the 'Synaptic' take care of dependencies while you enjoy that coffee of yours ( well, net speeds here make it really possible ).

Now we are set. Just copy the URL of the page hosting the video you wish to 'have' an open one of those websites ( well keepvid.com is what I use) . You would have to a bit patient here. Choose the resolution and 'save target as' .



As usual , keep in mind those copyright issues ( actually , I don't care ).



p.s : pretty elementary stuff huh! Wonder what took us so long.