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Microsoft's acquisition of Github hasn't closed yet, so the company is still operating independently. There is no reason to think that this has anything to do w

by harryh 8y ago

Microsoft's acquisition of Github hasn't closed yet, so the company is still operating independently. There is no reason to think that this has anything to do with Microsoft. To be honest, it seems like a fairly simple mistake that was cleaned up within 48 hours. Certainly a pain in the ass, but these things happen.

bovermyer 8y ago
The Microsoft-fear in this article isn't justified. However, the author does point out several good practices: * Don't host your code only in one place * Don't host your services only in one provider * Don't host your backups only in one provider I suppose you could argue the second one, but the other two are important to follow.
- m-p-3 8y ago
  Yeah, treat code as any kind of data. If it's worth a lot of time and cannot be replaced easily, back it up.
- pvtmert 8y ago
  imho he mostly talks about vendor/provider lock-in.
jetti 8y ago
Also, let's not forget that there are outages with AWS as well that take down quite a few services [0]. To me, this post seems like an easy way to take a cheap shot at Microsoft and get their name out there while doing so. [0] https://www.recode.net/2017/3/2/14792636/amazon-aws-internet-outage-cause-human-error-incorrect-command https://www.recode.net/2017/3/2/14792636/amazon-aws-internet...
adrianmonk 8y ago
Is it even legal to allow the acquiring company to direct your activities before the deal closes? It seems like it could run afoul of anti-trust laws if you are functioning as one company in a situation where the merger might not get government approval. I also wonder if it could cause liability issues because, until the deal closes, you are obligated to do what your current owners want you to, not your hypothetical (but probable) future owners. Especially if you are a public company and those owners are shareholders that you probably have certain legal obligations toward.
- ztjio 8y ago
  Regardless of legality it doesn't seem like they are running this show. Take for example the fact that Microsoft projects in Github are STILL undergoing verification. If MS was pulling strings there'd be no reason for that at all. Just instant verifications all around. There may be some unspoken preference towards MS or something, but, if so, it's not super evident. And given the pre-existing relationship between devs at both companies, it could also just have been there beforehand. It would be pretty impossible to know.

by harryh 8y ago

bovermyer 8y ago

The Microsoft-fear in this article isn't justified. However, the author does point out several good practices: * Don't host your code only in one place * Don't host your services only in one provider * Don't host your backups only in one provider I suppose you could argue the second one, but the other two are important to follow.

m-p-3 8y ago
Yeah, treat code as any kind of data. If it's worth a lot of time and cannot be replaced easily, back it up.
pvtmert 8y ago
imho he mostly talks about vendor/provider lock-in.

jetti 8y ago

Also, let's not forget that there are outages with AWS as well that take down quite a few services [0]. To me, this post seems like an easy way to take a cheap shot at Microsoft and get their name out there while doing so. [0] https://www.recode.net/2017/3/2/14792636/amazon-aws-internet-outage-cause-human-error-incorrect-command https://www.recode.net/2017/3/2/14792636/amazon-aws-internet...

adrianmonk 8y ago

Is it even legal to allow the acquiring company to direct your activities before the deal closes? It seems like it could run afoul of anti-trust laws if you are functioning as one company in a situation where the merger might not get government approval. I also wonder if it could cause liability issues because, until the deal closes, you are obligated to do what your current owners want you to, not your hypothetical (but probable) future owners. Especially if you are a public company and those owners are shareholders that you probably have certain legal obligations toward.

ztjio 8y ago
Regardless of legality it doesn't seem like they are running this show. Take for example the fact that Microsoft projects in Github are STILL undergoing verification. If MS was pulling strings there'd be no reason for that at all. Just instant verifications all around. There may be some unspoken preference towards MS or something, but, if so, it's not super evident. And given the pre-existing relationship between devs at both companies, it could also just have been there beforehand. It would be pretty impossible to know.