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git gc does not discard objects found in alternate unless the alternate storage is packed

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Sergio <sergio.callegari@gmail.com>
Date
Aug 10, 2008, 21:07 UTC
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<loom.20080810T210546-549@post.gmane.org>
Version 1.5.6.5

Looks weird Is it the intended behaviour?

Sergio
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