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