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./gawk --version
Notice that this git-checkout allows you to read the source code,
track the cmake branch and get updates. You will not be able to
-commit anything. http://savannah.gnu.org/maintenance/UsingGit
+commit anything.
+
+- How can I use git to contribute source code ?
+You need an account at Savannah. Read this to understand the first steps:
+ http://savannah.gnu.org/maintenance/UsingGit
+ README.git
+Use your account there to register your public ssh key at Savannah.
+Then you are ready to checkout. Remember that (when cloning) you are
+setting up your own local repository and make sure you configure it
+properly.
+ git clone ssh://my_account_name@git.sv.gnu.org/srv/git/gawk.git
+ git config --global user.name "first-name last-name"
+ git config --global user.email First.Last@email.com
+ git config --global color.ui auto
- What is the current status of the cmake branch ?
It has just begun, pre-alpha, unclear if it will ever be taken up