Published on: 2015-06-11T09:27:46+00:00
Recently, the Bitcoin Core community has been discussing the need to change their e-mail list provider. However, finding a suitable free solution has proven to be difficult. One suggestion that has been proposed is implementing a pay-per-message or pay-per-byte system, where the sender would be responsible for payment. This could potentially encourage people to be more concise in their messages and reduce spam.In response to this discussion, Wladimir J. van der Laan mentions that all downloads from SourceForge, including old versions, have been removed due to security concerns. It is worth noting that Bitcoin Core release announcements have not mentioned SourceForge for some time. Despite this, there is no clear consensus on whether or not to move the mailing list elsewhere.It is important for users to exercise caution when downloading software, especially from SourceForge. In the past, the developers of GIMP had to remove their Windows downloads from SourceForge due to misleading advertisements disguised as download buttons. Unfortunately, in 2015, SourceForge took control over the old GIMP account on their platform, locked out the original maintainer, and added junkware-filled installers to GIMP downloads. This serves as a warning to always be vigilant when downloading software from websites and to carefully read before clicking any download buttons.In conclusion, the Bitcoin Core community is considering a change in their e-mail list provider but faces challenges in finding a free solution. Additionally, all downloads from SourceForge have been removed due to security concerns. It is advisable to avoid downloading software from SourceForge and to exercise caution when downloading from other websites to avoid potential issues with misleading advertisements and junkware-filled installers.
Updated on: 2023-08-01T13:10:46.291471+00:00