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This is also free software, and you can also use your own server.


I think the question is why did they role their own solution when there was one already an open and freely one available. If it wasn't suitable in some way I would really like to know why.


If git-annex really worked well, and was easy to use, I imagine there'd be much more uptake of it.


"Build it and they will come"

Besides, I'm sure Joey Hess wouldn't refuse the help.


Joey has been most helpful to us at GitLab, I'm sure he would be happy to help out GitHub too.




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