As for repository status, the (should-be) hall-of-fame site at www.gronmayer.com/it/ gives interesting info about repositories, such as whether they are up and whether they are empty.

Speaking of hall of fame -- is there a N-series hall of fame or Oscar (or maybe the Gates trophy ). I suggest that this site sponsor a people's choice award ceremony, with all registered users eligible to vote for the top programs, etc. (If there was one this year, I must not have been paying attention!)