[0x6c6f6c]

Many people do use GitHub for this. There are even Android app stores hinged around searching and installing release APKs.

The social connectivity and discoverability in github is a big reason many people use it. Can't say how many, but it is.

[SoftTalker]

I don't think I've ever searched for anything on github. I always follow a link.

[fhn]

that's something you tell your interviewer

[esseph]

Seems silly. I sure wouldn't not hire someone because of that. Might as well be concerned they have a green toothbrush instead of a blue.