I am with a free webhost but I am unhappy with it because it does not allow to download pdf and zip files directly from the browser. So I consider to change the webhost. Is direct downloading possible with the free account of Freehostia using a link, for instance, "mysite.org/myfile.pdf" in the browser's address bar?

Hello,

Yes, you will be able to upload such files in your File Manager and provide links to them.

Regarding PDF files the browser will usually display them as a document (instead of directly downloading it) which you should be able to download from a Download/Save button or similar.

Best Regards,
Nigel

It works indeed, thank you.

Always glad to be of assistance!

Best Regards,
Nigel
FreeHostia