Re: [boost] [git] Why are we using Github (was: The any library does not pull cleanly because of a forced update on develop and master)

On Thu, Dec 19, 2013 at 12:10 AM, Bjørn Roald wrote:

Well. I read that he is concerned about: real explanation, proper email addresses, proper shortlog, and proper diffstat.

Why is those relevant only to Torvald's email-oriented workflow?

At some point in the discussion he explains that there are, among other things, legal reasons to these requirements.