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[Cookbook][Workflow] Mention alternatives to GitHub
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Expand Up @@ -106,9 +106,12 @@ 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`_. In GitHub, public repositories
are free, however you will need to pay a monthly fee to host private repositories.
In Bitbucket, you can also host private repositories for free, however they are
limited in the number of collaborators. Of course, there are more services out
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@bicpi Contrary to what you said in your comment, you are explaining reasons to choose between them here, and this is what @wouterj asked to remove

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Actually the reason for this PR was that the current version mentions details about GitHub: Public repositories are free, however you will need to pay a monthly fee to host private repositories

So what about this proposal: Do not mention any details about plans and pricing (they could even change over time) and just suggest GitHub and Bitbucket? That it, keep the PR changes less this sentence: In GitHub, public repositories are free, however you will need to pay a monthly fee to host private repositories. In Bitbucket, you can also host private repositories for free, however they are limited in the number of collaborators.

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yeah, that is want I meaned. Just add bitbucket to the first sentence and remove the other stuff

there, you can start your research with a `comparision of hosting services`_.

Alternatively, you can store your Git repository on any server by creating
a `barebones repository`_ and then pushing to it. One library that helps
Expand All @@ -121,3 +124,5 @@ manage this is `Gitolite`_.
.. _`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