Comment 2 for bug 408097

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Martin Pool (mbp) wrote : Re: [Bug 408097] Re: Add a "Fork" button on the branch page (like github/bitbucket)

2009/8/16 Tim Penhey <email address hidden>:
> What benefit would this give to you as a user?  Why would you do this?
> If you need a copy locally, why fork it remotely first?

* makes you aware that you *can* fork the thing and host it on launchpad
* gives a chance to take them through guided registration or login,
including establishing ssh keys
* may be easier to get the right setup of urls if they do it through a
web ui than by typing

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Martin <http://launchpad.net/~mbp/>