Do I have to install Git on Windows?

Before you start using Git, you have to make it available on your computer . Even if it’s already installed, it’s probably a good idea to update to the latest version. You can either install it as a package or via another installer, or download the source code and compile it yourself.

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How is Git licensed?

Git is released under the GNU General Public License version 2.0 , which is an open source license. The Git project chose to use GPLv2 to guarantee your freedom to share and change free software—to make sure the software is free for all its users.

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Is Git hosting free?

Visual Studio Team Services provides Git hosting for unlimited private code repositories for up to 5 users free . Paid plans are available for larger teams. VSTS also includes agile project management capabilities with unlimited stakeholders free, and cloud-hosted builds for supported project types.

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