Can't to clone Github repo over HTTP but SSH is ok (Assuming this is reason why Vundle not working)

Question

I am able to clone any repo to my PC through SSH in cygwin(x-server) but it is not working with HTTPS.

When I try:

git clone https://github.com/gmarik/vundle.git ~/.vim/bundle/vundle

It stay in following forever and no error displayed.

$ git clone https://github.com/gmarik/vundle.git
Cloning into 'vundle'...

If I change HTTPS to SSH, it works.

The reason I worry about this is that I assume this is resaon why my Vundle not working.

I am using Vundle in my pc (whcih is working on my mac).

When I try BundleInstall or PluginInstall, it will stuck on plugins whatever is github repo and there is no error display. I think this situation is similar to when I try to clone repo.

Can anyone help me with this problem? Thanks!!!!

Answer 1

One possibility is that you have a firewall "protecting" you from the dangers of GitHub. By default, SSH uses Port 22 and HTTPS uses Port 403. I am not sure what utilities are included in cygwin, but you can test this by connecting to Port 22

$ ssh -T git@github.com
$ telnet github.com 22

and Port 403

$ wget https://...
$ curl https://...
$ telnet github.com 403

I tend to have the opposite problem: some of the servers I use allow outgoing connections on 403 but block 22.