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wget
A command-line tool that downloads files or web pages over HTTP.
wget is a simple, scriptable utility for fetching content from the web — give it a URL and it retrieves the page or file. It's a staple for non-interactive downloads inside scripts. Here /bin/wget fetching a live page serves as proof the OS's networking actually works end to end.
See also
- UDPA fast, fire-and-forget way to send network packets with no guarantee they arrive or arrive in order.