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 ### 27/10/2022
 
 * Spell checking reviewed, and markdown formatting improved.
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+### 28/05/2024
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+* Learning about forks
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 We ask attendees to follow our [code of conduct](code.html) - essentially be respectful and aware that we all have different backgrounds, experiences and viewpoints.
 
 Let's get started.
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+## Torvalds' defenition of Git:
+
+
+	GIT - the stupid content tracker
+
+"git" can mean nothing, depending on your mood.
+
+ - random three-letter combination that is pronounceable, and not
+   actually used by any common UNIX command.  The fact that it is a
+   mispronounciation of "get" may or may not be relevant.
+ - stupid. contemptible and despicable. simple. Take your pick from the
+   dictionary of slang.
+ - "global information tracker": you're in a good mood, and it actually
+   works for you. Angels sing, and a light suddenly fills the room.
+ - "goddamn idiotic truckload of sh*t": when it breaks
+
+This is a stupid (but extremely fast) directory content manager.  It
+doesn't do a whole lot, but what it _does_ do is track directory
+contents efficiently.
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