Using GitHub Pages as zero-cost APT repository with global CDN

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I discovered an interesting approach to software distribution while solving a packaging problem: using GitHub Pages infrastructure to host a production APT repository.*The setup:* - GitHub Actions builds .deb packages for multiple distributions - GitHub Releases stores the binary packages - GitHub Pages serves APT repository metadata (Packages, Release files) - Custom domain provides professional presentation - GPG signing ensures package authenticity*What makes this compelling:* - *Zero costs:* No hosting fees, unlimited bandwidth via Cloudflare CDN - *Global distribution:* Better performance than most personal servers - *Zero maintenance:* No servers to patch, backup, or monitor - *Enterpr

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