How can I alter the default behavior of a link to an mp3 file?

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Published on 2010-03-24T21:25:18Z Indexed on 2010/03/24 21:33 UTC
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Hi everyone!

I'd like to alter the default behavior of a link that points to an mp3 file. All major browsers always open and play this mp3 file in a new window, and I'd like instead that this file be offered as a download by the browser.

¿Any Idea?

Thanks!!

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