From: Junio C Hamano <gitster@pobox.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:04:45 GMT
Subject: Re: [PATCH/RFC 1/3] git-add: make -A description clearer vs. -u
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Michael J Gruber <git@drmicha.warpmail.net> writes:

> Currently, it sounds as if "notice removal of files" distinguishes "-A"
> from "-u", and there is no mention of the worktree.
>
> But both notice the removal, and only "-A" adds changes from untracked
> files. Say so.

I think talking about "add new files" is a good change.

The "noticing of removal" was the reason that "-u" says "update" not
"add".  Your new wording for "-A" does not even hint that removal is
noticed; wouldn't it cause confusion to the end user?