How to install Internet Download Manager on Ubuntu

Installing Internet Download Manager on Ubuntu using Wine

Wine is one of the most active developments in open source. It often sees a new release with several bug fixes, improvements and support for new games.

Step1) Uninstall Old Version Of Wine

If you have installed any older version, first uninstall using the below command -

$ sudo apt-get remove --purge wine

Step2) Add the repository and Install Wine 1.7.42 -

$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-wine/ppa

$ sudo apt-get update

$ sudo apt-get install wine1.8 winetricks

Now you have installed/upgraded Wine. 

Step3) Download IDM from official site.

Step4) After the download is finished, right click on it and choose Open With "Wine Windows Program Loader"

Step5)Now follow the instructions and finish installing idm.

You can also download Wine from  "Ubuntu Software". Type "Wine" in search box and install the software.