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No, Conda Forge is not the only source for downloads. Conda is a package manager that can also download packages from other channels such as Anaconda, Bioconda, and PyPI. However, Conda Forge is a community-driven channel that hosts a large number of open-source packages for multiple platforms.

The downloading speed of Conda can vary depending on various factors such as network speed, server load, package size, etc. Some users may experience slow downloading speed from Conda Forge due to heavy traffic or server load. However, there are several ways to improve Conda downloading speed, such as using faster internet connection, choosing the appropriate channel, or using a download accelerator tool.