I never liked the default download approach. It gave me "something." then I later figured out I wanted something else. It just felt weird - I'm just sayin. In some contexts, I think a default could be the optimal choice. For example, if your primary product is a software package, the default might be binaries. And the optional downloads might be source and training materials. But I don't like a default for guidance.

I like the new proposed approach better.

I would agree with David on this one. I like the consolidated approach better.

I agree with previous writers, the consolidated approach feels like the right way to go, as long as it's made clear what each package contains.