How to Create Download Link

Question

What\'s the best way to create a download link? Is there a better way than the following?

I was thinking of using link_to \"Download\", :controller => ..., :act

Answer 1

I've just created a Download .mp3 link and used in my .htaccess file.

  ForceType application/octet-stream
  Header set Content-Disposition attachment

I found this to be easier than any other solution.