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Re: [PATCH] gitk: Use git-difftool for external diffs

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Junio C Hamano <gitster@pobox.com>
Date
Nov 20, 2009, 07:53 UTC
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Paul Mackerras <paulus@samba.org> writes:
> I have no problem with using git difftool if the underlying git is new
> enough, I just don't want gitk to explode when it isn't.

I somehow doubt there are many users who use pre 1.6.3 git but keep their gitk separately updated to very recent version, so personally I wouldn't worry too much about this.

> Also, I don't think we should remove the ability for the user to
> choose which external diff tool to use.

This is a larger concern. Does "difftool" allow use of an arbitrary tool like how gitk does (I have a suspicion that it is not as flexible)?

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  2. Paul MackerrasNov 19, 2009
  3. David AguilarNov 19, 2009
  4. Paul MackerrasNov 19, 2009
  5. Junio C HamanoNov 20, 2009
  6. David AguilarNov 20, 2009
  7. Junio C HamanoNov 20, 2009
  8. David AguilarNov 21, 2009
  9. Markus HeidelbergNov 20, 2009
  10. Nanako ShiraishiDec 30, 2009
  11. Junio C HamanoDec 30, 2009
  12. David AguilarDec 31, 2009
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