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Unfortunately, private repositories are too expensive for most women just getting started in open source software. If $7-12 / month (github's two lowest cost p
by theorique 14y ago
Unfortunately, private repositories are too expensive for most women just getting started in open source software.
If $7-12 / month (github's two lowest cost paid plans) is 'too expensive' for a person getting started in open source software, that person might want to rethink how interested and/or committed they actually are.
It's fine if Ada / github want to give female programmers a leg up to accomplish some social goal. But don't pretend it's due to some insurmountable financial cost.
- marquis 14y agoI didn't write the article, but I agree with the premise. Women earn less, have children who come first. If you have small kids at home the best possible job is programming but you don't have a credit card or saving up for the winter power bill comes first.
- theorique 14y agoFair point. Although it would seem in that case like time or social connection are bigger barriers. I guess people and orgs will do what they can.
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