Re: mtimes of working files

From: Yakov Lerner <iler.ml@gmail.com>
Date: Jul 11, 2007, 18:36 UTC
Message-ID: <f36b08ee0707111136t198cf559vc85c561decf9707f@mail.gmail.com>
In-Reply-To: <Pine.LNX.4.64.0707111902040.4516@racer.site>

On 7/11/07, Johannes Schindelin <Johannes.Schindelin@gmx.de> wrote:

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> On Wed, 11 Jul 2007, Yakov Lerner wrote:
>
> > How difficult is it to have script (or maybe existing git option) that
> > would make mtimes of all working files equal to time of last commit ?
>
> I wonder if there was a secret alien invasion three days ago, with an evil
> mental virus weapon?  It seems that this question has been asked three
> times in the last three days, twice on IRC, and once here.
>
> So now, I really, really, really, (repeat that 97 more times in your head,
> please) want to know why?
>
> There must be some super uber-cool application of that, that people
> _insist_ on having it.  And I do not want to be left out.

I gave you my reason on IRC, you ignored it. And you continued with "You must defend your reason. Until you defend your reason, I do not give you the solution, although I know it". That sounded rude. If you are *curious*, try to speak not from position of "punishing authority", but as curious people would normally speak.

> P.S.: I know how to do it, too.  And no, it does not help to try insulting
> me (unsuccessfully), even in a private chat.

If modifying mtimes of working file breaks the git, you should have mentioned that.

I think it does not break anything in git. If this is so you should have said so and to give the solution (which you said you know). I am lost in guesses as to what makes you keep your monopolistic solution secret. Hope I can figure it without you.

In the chat, you told me that you know the answer but won't tell me.

I have to tell you that demanding from me that I tell you why other people asked this, and to withhold the answer on the ground that I must mind-read them and tell you their mind ... I think this is stupid attitude on yous part.

Yakov