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Alternatives to SourceForge for Larger Projects?

Posted by Cliff on from the too-big-for-the-kahuna dept.

DavonZ asks: "I have recently requested hosting from SourceForge for andLinux, a Windows based Linux distribution. Since andLinux is essentially an operating system, it is quite large (500MB for the first release), and SourceForge rejected the hosting request due to its size. Since andLinux will allow handheld development environments to be 'plugged in', hosting it could require gigs of space. I have looked into alternative distribution methods like ed2k and Bittorrent, but the FUD associated with such distribution methods can slow adaption of the project. I have also considered purchasing hosting, but that is costly, would require donations and the project is not yet presentable for even beta release...at least not yet. What alternatives to SourceForge are available for large projects like this that include the 'bells and whistles' that SourceForge has (CVS, forums, mailing lists, bug tracking, etc.)?"

5 of 79 comments (clear)

  1. Sneaker Net by LiquidCoooled · · Score: 4, Funny

    Best and simplest is a good old CD rom :)

    Of course, you could just offer ftp access from your home account to seed the initial project.

    Torrents aren't that bad, and if the project is noteworthy then people will seed for you.

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    liqbase :: faster than paper
  2. names by Arctic+Fox · · Score: 2, Funny

    andWhyIsItNamedThat?

  3. well by russint · · Score: 2, Funny

    You could always beg on slashdot.

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    ^^
    1. Re:well by ZachPruckowski · · Score: 2, Funny

      Yeah, asking for Sourceforge alternatives on /. is like asking about Mac OS X on winsupersite or something.

  4. Re:Gna! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    What a tragic name.

    Are you a programmer?
    Are you need in need of web hosting?
    If you answered "yes" to both of these questions, then GNA! might be exactly what you're looking for!