Sourceforge is certainly one of the biggest Open Source project where you can find and download almost anything related to linux, windows … etc. People used to download frequently from sourceforge will find Sourceforge Direct Download very very useful, it will convert for you all direct link to use your favorite mirror instead of having Sourceforge prompt you everytime.
After installing the extension you will have to choose between setting the default mirror or letting the extension choose it for you. You have first to update the list of mirrors using the button “Update”, list of mirrors will be soon displayed with icons and links to the sponsors.
Advantage for users and disadvantage for sourceforge, the download page with sponsors show advertising to help supporting the sourceforge project, this will reduce the ads displayed and consequently the revenue from advertising. If the extension is pretty much useful I think its better to find an alternative for sourceforge, even that the download page represent a strategic exit place and strategic placement for ads.
