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Expand Up @@ -106,9 +106,10 @@ in most cases, you'll also want to store your project on a remote server
both for backup purposes, and so that other developers can collaborate on
the project.

The easiest way to store your project on a remote server is via `GitHub`_.
Public repositories are free, however you will need to pay a monthly fee
to host private repositories.
The easiest way to store your project on a remote server is via a web-based
hosting service like `GitHub`_ or `Bitbucket`_. Of course, there are more
services out there, you can start your research with a
`comparision of hosting services`_.
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Alternatively, you can store your Git repository on any server by creating
a `barebones repository`_ and then pushing to it. One library that helps
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.. _`barebones repository`: http://git-scm.com/book/en/Git-Basics-Getting-a-Git-Repository
.. _`Gitolite`: https://github.com/sitaramc/gitolite
.. _`Github .gitignore`: https://help.github.com/articles/ignoring-files
.. _`Bitbucket`: https://bitbucket.org/
.. _`comparision of hosting services`: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_open-source_software_hosting_facilities