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Re: "Git is a dangerous tool to use" ?

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David Kastrup <dak@gnu.org>
Date
May 19, 2008, 09:52 UTC
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"Christian MICHON" <christian.michon@gmail.com> writes:
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> You may have seen it or not:
>
> http://programblings.com/2008/05/14/git-is-a-dangerous-tool-to-use/
>
> The conclusion is fun: "Git — the only SCM that beheads its users."
>
> ;-)

As any ghost will tell you: the ability to detach one's head when necessary can be quite convenient.

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David Kastrup
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