Can I use crystal reports to extract information from the SourceForge database?
While you may be able to connect to the database SourceForge using using Crystal Reports, we do not support this as a reporting method. As the schema of the database may change in future versions of the application, we suggest you utilize the SOAP API for creating your own reporting tools.
How can I force files to download to the desktop?
As of SourceForge 4.2, it is possible to configure the application to force your users to download files, instead of having them open within the browser.