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Re: [PATCH] git-reset.txt: Use uniform HEAD~N notation in all examples

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Miles Bader <miles.bader@necel.com>
Date
Sep 3, 2007, 02:03 UTC
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Jari Aalto <jari.aalto@cante.net> writes:
> After all, the ^ very differento to what other SCM/VCSs use.

It's something I _constantly_ wished other SCM/VCSs had, as it's far, far, more usable than the typical absolute rev numbers. It really should be introduced as early as possible.

-Miles
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  1. git-reset.txt: Use uniform HEAD~N notation in all examplesJari Aalto, Aug 31, 2007
  2. Junio C HamanoAug 31, 2007
  3. Jari AaltoSep 1, 2007
  4. Junio C HamanoSep 1, 2007
  5. Shawn BohrerSep 1, 2007
  6. Jari AaltoSep 1, 2007
  7. Miles BaderSep 3, 2007

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