github (was: [Fwd: Re: Impossible to connect to mail server via pops3 using mutt 1.11])

[felixs]

On Sat, Mar 30, 2019 at 09:07:24AM +1100, Cameron Simpson wrote:
> On 29Mar2019 13:05, felixs <besteck455 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > On Fri, Mar 29, 2019 at 08:42:33AM +1100, Cameron Simpson wrote:
> > > On 28Mar2019 22:20, felixs <besteck455 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > I tried to access the branch with the patch, but the access is
> > > > password-protected. Are you able to share the patchfile by other means?
> > > > Signing up with gitlab is another option, but I'd need some more time to
> > > > decide on whether it's the right choice for me.
> > > 
> > > You can sign up to github without any other obligations; it is free and gets
> > > you various useful facilities.
> > > 
> > > For example, my own code is published on bitbucket, but I have a github
> > > account in order to interoperate with various projects.
> > > 
> > > There isn't actually any particular downside.
> > > 
> > Thanks for your comment, but already using gcloud I keep thinking about
> > the comparative benefits of using another 'big player' like gitlab, github
> > or platforms alike. I checked my possibilities/resources of code developing and
> > cannot see the 'upsides' (sorry for the neologism) of using another
> > service. But please tell me.
> 
> Mainly for interoperation with others. As I mentioned, I host my own code on
> bitbucket, but have github and gitlab accounts so that I can interact with
> projects hosted there.
> 
> For your own code, you can do as you want. When you want to submit to other
> projects it is a great help to have an account with their repo hosting
> service.
 
Ok, I see. Thanks for your detailed explanation.
> 
> > OK, Google strives for getting more user data, but we know
> > that and can act accordingly.
> 
> Yeah. I try to use Google services sparingly. I have a GMail account, but it
> forwards. I usually search with duckduckgo. And so on.
> 
> > It's more: to get a good overwiew of innovative
> > technologies (and diving into it) I cannot see any other platform that has such
> > a broad approach.
> 
> The broad approach brings lock in. I try to think in terms of specific
> services. Like supermarket loyalty cards, use of a single platform for
> everything warps my decisions, so I try not to do that. 

> Anyway, I'm not trying to drive you to joins every service on the planet, or
> recommending github/gitlab/etc in particular. I'm just saying having an
> account costs no $s and will aid certain activities. Do it as needed. Or
> not, if you'd rather not.

In general, I try not to have too many accounts, but I thank you for
sharing your valuable insight. I feel better informed now.

Cheers,

felixs