OpenSSL Releases Distribution Changes

This is the correct title, but a more informative one would have been:

OpenSSL releases will now be distributed through GitHub

Dmitry Misharov's reasoning:

> Safety first: The web’s come a long way in terms of security, and sticking to HTTPS helps keep everyone safer.

> Keeping it simple: Fewer methods of distribution mean less clutter and confusion, letting us focus on making OpenSSL even better.

> Watching the budget: Streamlining things cuts costs, which means we can spend more on improving OpenSSL and supporting you all.

I wonder what hosting was costing the OpenSSL project and how many servers will be decommissioned. I hope they really do follow through on point #3 of reallocating the funds towards improvements.

At first I had a very negative reaction to this news, because it further entrenches the reliance on GitHub (a for-profit company owned by Microsoft). Then after reflecting, I imagine if GitHub becomes unattractive (for example, the policies become unfriendly), it can always be switched back to host on openssl.org.