On Wed, 25 Jun 2003, Mike P wrote: > Quoting ian sison (mailing list): > >> http://gforge.org/ > >> > >> It is very important that the server is located in the country. > >> I really plan to do such but it may not be possible for me > >> until a few years. I hope someone would do it earlier. > > > > [1]Why is it very important that the server be located in the country? And > > moreover, [2]why is it so important that we redo something like sourceforge > > or savannah when they are already there? > > [1] developers and people who will collaborate and download > files will mostly originate here.
And? Maybe you are aware that even if the server is located next door, it may be possible that IP packets from you going to the server may travel halfway around the world before arriving to the server? Having a local server is only feasible if you physically bring over disks or CDs to upload to the server. But then just how many of use use the sneakernet these days? > [2] same as savannah's reason for existence eventhough > sourceforge is there. All the more reason why we should not duplicate this already existing services.. -- Philippine Linux Users' Group (PLUG) Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] (#PLUG @ irc.free.net.ph) Official Website: http://plug.linux.org.ph Searchable Archives: http://marc.free.net.ph . To leave, go to http://lists.q-linux.com/mailman/listinfo/plug . Are you a Linux newbie? To join the newbie list, go to http://lists.q-linux.com/mailman/listinfo/ph-linux-newbie
