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Description
You have the opportunity to support a dinosaur fossil dig, delve into a historical examination of medieval monasteries, or contribute to an experiment taking place on the International Space Station. If it fosters the discovery of new insights, then we are prepared to finance it. Our technological capabilities allow us to enable progress in various scientific endeavors. Each dollar you invest in scientific research helps expand the frontiers of understanding. Unlike traditional university grants that often consume 50-60% in overhead costs, backers have the advantage of directly funding the scientists behind the projects. Experiment operates on an all-or-nothing funding model, meaning that if the project does not meet its funding goal, no contributions will be processed. Scientists maintain communication with their backers by sharing updates, data, and outcomes, with many findings made available as open access for citation. As a supporter, you will witness firsthand the impact of your contributions on the scientific community, making your involvement even more rewarding. This unique approach not only enhances transparency but also fosters a collaborative relationship between scientists and their supporters.
Description
Fossil is a robust and straightforward distributed software configuration management system that boasts several advanced functionalities, including Project Management, which not only facilitates distributed version control akin to Git and Mercurial but also incorporates features for bug tracking, wikis, forums, chat, and technotes. It comes equipped with a built-in web interface that is themeable, extensible, and user-friendly, providing a comprehensive array of information pages that enhance situational awareness. As a self-contained and standalone executable, Fossil can be easily installed by downloading a precompiled binary for operating systems like Linux, Mac, or Windows and placing it in your $PATH. Furthermore, it allows users to establish a project website in mere minutes through various methods and is designed to be CPU and memory efficient, meaning most projects can be hosted on a budget-friendly $5/month VPS or even a Raspberry Pi. Additionally, users have the option to create an automatic mirror on GitHub. Networking is straightforward with Fossil, which utilizes standard HTTPS or SSH for secure communications, ensuring seamless connectivity. Overall, Fossil presents an all-in-one solution for developers looking to manage their projects efficiently and effectively.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
SQLite
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
Yes
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Experiment
Founded
2009
Country
United States
Website
experiment.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Fossil
Founded
2010
Website
fossil-scm.org/home/doc/trunk/www/index.wiki
Product Features
Product Features
CMDB
Change Management
No
Configuration Management
Yes
Data Visualization
Yes
Device Auto Discovery
No
IT Asset Management
No
Impact Management
No
License Management
No
Performance Management
Yes
Relationship Mapping
No
Version Control
Branch Creation / Deletion
No
Centralized Version History
No
Code Review
No
Code Version Management
No
Collaboration Tools
No
Compare / Merge Branches
No
Digital Asset / Binary File Storage
No
Isolated Code Branches
No
Option to Revert to Previous
No
Pull Requests
No
Roles / Permissions
No