Why is savannah.gnu.org down and what are the alternatives?
gnusavannahsoftware-engineering
I'm trying to get my hands on some of the source code for GNU SW. I really need to access the ORIGINAL source code uploaded on GNU and not one of the mirrors available on GitHub. It seems like savannah is the only place where version-controlled source code is hosted but I cannot access it at all; I've tried several times over the past few days. Is this some IP issue or is the website down that often?
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Savannah.gnu.org is a crucial platform for hosting GNU software projects. If you're experiencing difficulties accessing it, there could be several reasons, including network issues, server downtime, or IP blocking. To troubleshoot, try accessing the site from a different network or using a VPN. Alternatively, you can check the official GNU or Savannah social media channels or mailing lists for updates on the site's status. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to the GNU or Savannah support teams for assistance.
Key Takeaways
Check network issues or IP blocking
Try accessing from a different network or using a VPN
Look for updates on official GNU or Savannah channels
> Down
How do the maintainers manage to work with such high downtime?
> IP Blocking
This is the first time I'm using it, that too without any agents, VPN etc. Any reason why would my IP be blocked?