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GitHub Desktop vs WoSign

A side-by-side look at GitHub Desktop and WoSign. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

GitHub Desktop

GitHub Desktop

Development

GitHub Desktop is a open source graphical user interface desktop application for GitHub. It allows users to easily access GitHub's features and perform common git operations like commit, push, pull, and branch management.

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WoSign

WoSign

Security & Privacy

WoSign is a certificate authority that issues SSL certificates for websites to enable HTTPS and encrypt traffic. It is owned by Qihoo 360 and based in China. It had security controversies related to misissued certificates but remains one of the biggest CAs.

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