> I'd like to download a site -- or sites -- AND the first 
> page of each external link (not just the first level).

This isn't yet porrible, and will be even a more complex 
than implementing the clever "near" function.

> It's a great program already but I would love to know 
what 
> the timing on your TO DO list

Well, I have really no idea so far. The "get this page and 
dependencies" is on the top, BUT it will require some 
coding and important engine changes: maybe for 3.32, but I 
am not yet sure.