10 Best GitHub Alternatives to Host Open Source Projects | Linux Today

10 Best GitHub Alternatives to Host Open Source Projects

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Aaron Kili
Jun 5, 2018

Tecmint: With Microsoft reportedly acquiring Github, many open source enthusiast are probably weary of this acquisition, knowing very well that Microsoft is a for-profit company, and who knows, terms and conditions are bound to change (as is always the case with such deals) concerning the world’s leading software development platform.

If you are one of those already thinking of alternatives to Github for hosting your open source project(s), then check out the list below.

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Aaron Kili

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