[Python-Dev] sourceforge data (was: Let's use the SourceForge Patch Manager)

[Greg Stein]

On Thu, Jun 29, 2000 at 07:51:32PM +0200, Fredrik Lundh wrote:
> greg wrote:
> > I think you are being paranoid :-)
> > 
> > Consider that this same issue applies to all 5900 projects and 38000
> > developers at SourceForge. VA Linux has a brand identity entirely built on
> > the trust and support of the Linux (and Open Source) communities. If they
> > blow away that trust, they are simply screwed.
> 
> on the other hand, lots of people thought that dejanews
> would store usenet postings forever...

Different problem space. They weren't holding people's data.

If SourceForge were ever to close, then I have 100% faith that they would
make sure to provide a way for everybody to get their data off the machines.

Worrying about it is a useless exercise, IMO.

Cheers,
-g

-- 
Greg Stein, http://www.lyra.org/