There was also a related discussion earlier, "GitHub blocked my account and they think I’m developing nuclear weapons", though it has since been flagged.
Very naive question: When a company wants to circumvent a national legislation (say for instance tax legislation) they frequently create affiliates in other countries. Can't the same be done to circumvent trading ban, or is it prevented somehow?
That's what Huawei did, which can be risky if Uncle Sam decides to take a closer look.
US sanctions apply to its online hosting service, GitHub.com, but its paid-for on-premise software -- aimed at enterprise users -- may be an option for users in those circumstances
why is only the hosted site restricted, but enterprise on-premises version seemingly ok?
aren't the sanctions supposed to impede business too?
It's too bad these developers live in countries with such nasty governments that it has come to this. Perhaps their governments will change course?