Let's be clear here: Tortoise Git <http://code.google.com/p/tortoisegit/> is just a wrapper on MSysGit <http://code.google.com/p/msysgit/> - Tortoise * depends* on MSysGit. And both are FOSS (GPL v2). The warning at the top of the Tortoise Git page is about using *incompatible* versions of MSysGit, and the correct version to use is listed there. From http://code.google.com/p/tortoisegit/
It is porting TortoiseSVN to TortoiseGit *The latest release 1.6.3.0* > > *Please avoid use msysgit 1.7.2.3 with 1.5.3.0* > Please install msysgit 1.6.1 or above before install tortoisegit > http://code.google.com/p/msysgit > That said, IMO it's best to start with the command line and understand the concepts behind git - echoing what many have said in this thread. Tortoise Git is a bit of a rehash of Tortoise SVN and tries to keep the interface the same, even though what's underneath is radically different. That can lead to some important misunderstandings. However, it's a decent enough product. -Randy On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 7:55 AM, Earnie Boyd <[email protected]>wrote: > nan wich wrote: > > There is something like a msysgit, but Tortoise specifically says not to > use it, > > so I'm not sure how to do CLI, even if I wanted to. > > Of course Tortoise would try to steer you away from another product. I > use msysgit with no hassle. And if you need a GUI you could try gitk > which is uses tcl/tk and is packaged in msysgit. > > -- > Earnie > -- http://progw.com > -- http://www.for-my-kids.com > -- Randy Fay Drupal Module and Site Development [email protected] +1 970.462.7450
