Using PHP to serve downloadable content is more efficient, secure, and flexible than the traditional direct link method (using a hyperlink). In this programming tutorial you will learn some tips to optimize the file downloading process on your website. - The most common problems webmasters encounter with direct links are:
The true path to the downloadable content can be revealed easily and is not protected, allowing users to bypass web forms and download the content directly using a browser.
Direct links won't effectively block bots that au...