Christophe Dervieux • 12/26/2016

About download methods & OS

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This article provides a deep dive into the history and functionality of the download.file function in the R programming language. It examines how download methods differ across operating systems and URL types (like https, ftps), detailing changes introduced in R versions 3.2.5 and 3.3.0. The post covers default methods, libcurl support, proxy settings, and the deprecation of setInternet2(), serving as a technical guide for developers working with file downloads in R.

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