Well, Github presents a file that looks like it comes from a file server, an old "ftp" archive or so. So they model it on that. Already published versions and t

Well, Github presents a file that looks like it comes from a file server, an old "ftp" archive or so. So they model it on that. Already published versions and tar balls should not change in those systems. I think everyone knows these files are generated on the fly, but it comes from old habits.