1 - After clicking the link on pg 1 post 2 you're directed to a page that has the three file hosters available on the lower portion of the page. Clicking on one of blue boxes adjacent to whatever file host the next page will provide you with the proper link.

2 - Betting you have a RS acct then. Only way 3D would have worked that way(direct). JCV is hosted on Gamins site, so it is direct.

3 - Believe you need the new one provided.

4 - Up to you really. Some areas of the world haven't had any "local' changes.

5 - Again, I believe it will work just fine.