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From: Robert Watson <robert.oo.watson@gmail.com>
Subject: [RFC] Do we still need the git command?
Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2005 12:24:42 +0100
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Hello,

The function of the git command:

(1) As an alias for git-command.  After the recent big tool rename,
all "git                         command" can be replaced by
"git-command".
(2) Report version number.  This can be solved by a git-version
command.                             (3) List interesting commands. 
This can be taken care by man git(7) or TAB-TAB.  Or, add a git-help
command to list only interesting commands.

How about get rid of the git command all together?

Cons:
(1) Another change of the user interface;
(2) Different style from CVS/SVN.

Pros:
(1) Consistency.  There is only one way to do it.  People won't be
wondering what's the difference between "git-diff" and "git diff".
(2) Performance.  One less shell script to parse and one less exec system call.
(3) TAB completion.  git-whatchanged and other long commands are
easier to type with TAB completion.  TAB-TAB also shows you all
available commands.
(4) Do not conflict with GNU Interactive Tools.  Make the life of
Debian people easier.

What do you think?

Robertoo