> I wonder how much more difficult this was before Github. It wasn't really that more difficult. You either uploaded your patch into their bug tracker, or you

> I wonder how much more difficult this was before Github. It wasn't really that more difficult. You either uploaded your patch into their bug tracker, or you sent it to them via email. Not a big deal at all. Many projects still work that way. EDIT: Those who downvoted this comment, would you care to explain what's wrong with this statement? That would be very helpful. Thanks.