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Is it not the right time to decentralise those type of services? I think it is. Isn't this site owned by Microsoft? So if it is, this is normal big corporation
by nbzso 6y ago
Is it not the right time to decentralise those type of services? I think it is. Isn't this site owned by Microsoft? So if it is, this is normal big corporation behaviour. They embrace open-source community to gain advantage. Is there a way to host code without being dependent on big corporation? I am really interested in the answer of this question. Public programming code must be treated like public utility. For example like water, it must be ensured that water is drinkable and properly managed, but in public domain. Is anyone remember Nestle attempt to privatise water? (https://www.insidehook.com/daily_brief/news-opinion/nestle-bottled-water-american-freshwater-supply https://www.insidehook.com/daily_brief/news-opinion/nestle-b...).
- TheCraiggers 6y agoGithub is not the only player, and there are plenty of other options. Git itself is decentralized, so that's half the issue solved. Gitlab, Gerrit, and a bevvy of other web front ends for git exist, some open source, some closed. Github is still the biggest, but Gitlab is probably a close second.
- delfinom 6y ago>They embrace open-source community to gain advantage. Is there a way to host code without being dependent on big corporation? No. This is you and others being completely oblivious to law. DMCA is US law AND the US has trade agreements with other countries to similarly enforce US IP law. It does not matter if it's Microsoft or a small startup. Either they comply with DMCA or the RIAA (and others) can sue for millions in damages. Take issue with the law and push your elected officials to change them.
- BlueTemplar 6y agoAlso YouTube. It's harder, but software like PeerTube works surprisingly well !