> when I was using Git on Windows, the ".git" directories really have the "hidden" attribute set on them, so they were invisible in Windows Explorer by default.
That is true. The ".git" sub-directory is marked as hidden in its properties, and is normally hidden by Explorer. I always select the show hidden and show extensions options in Explorer.. You can set those on the 'View' tab, and ticking the check boxes in the right hand "Show/hide" group. I also have (somehow) the hidden folders displayed in a slightly softer colour tone. On Friday, December 2, 2022 at 2:46:43 PM UTC Konstantin Khomoutov wrote: > On Fri, Dec 02, 2022 at 05:36:28AM -0800, Philip Oakley wrote: > > >> do they print sensible information? > [...] > > Also, if you look in the project top level directory, does it contain > the > > 'hidden' (sub-)directory named ".git", and are to able to determine the > > ownership of that directory. I ask as there have been some security > updates > > that check that you have ownership of your repository. > > Back then when I was using Git on Windows, the ".git" directories really > have > the "hidden" attribute set on them, so they were invisible in Windows > Explorer > by default. > > Has that changed, or does memory serves me wrong? > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Git for human beings" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to git-users+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/git-users/de34d1d7-1ecf-4446-ad62-fb204cecb5f7n%40googlegroups.com.
