I agree with the point!
Which is why I use Subversion.
Git vs. Mercurial
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Re: Git vs. Mercurial
#12> "Use what YOU like, not what someone on the internet tells you to."
This supposes that (1) you already have a preference, and (2) your choice only affects you (that is, you aren't working on a project that involves other contributors).
Re: Git vs. Mercurial
#13I don't know much about this and I was actually looking forward to the analysis just out of curiosity. Too bad 8/
In which case, there is no shortage of analysis available a mere Google search away.
Re: Git vs. Mercurial
#14People who have to invest substantial effort into using one or the other care.
The author's point seems to be "invest time in both, and use the one you like." Well, no shit, fucktard.
Re: Git vs. Mercurial
#15HOW FUCKING CREATIVE! Look, I can cuss, too! Woooo!
(Don't tell my Mom)
How about somebody with some god damn knowledge and care takes that meaningful domain and actually provides a concise point-by-point difference between Git and Mercurial? Maybe even a feature-comparison table? That might actually be fucking useful.
This isn't clever. By voting it up instead of flagging it you're only proving you are also not clever.
Re: Git vs. Mercurial
#16HOW FUCKING CREATIVE! Look, I can cuss, too! Woooo! (Don't tell my Mom) How about somebody with some god damn knowledge and care takes that meaningful domain and actually provides a concise point-by-point difference between Git and Mercurial? Maybe even a feature-comparison table? That might actually be fucking useful . This isn't clever. By voting it up instead of flagging it you're only proving you are also not cle…
That, honestly, is a great idea. I shall add that in the next few hours or so. Thanks.
Re: Git vs. Mercurial
#17HOW FUCKING CREATIVE! Look, I can cuss, too! Woooo! (Don't tell my Mom) How about somebody with some god damn knowledge and care takes that meaningful domain and actually provides a concise point-by-point difference between Git and Mercurial? Maybe even a feature-comparison table? That might actually be fucking useful . This isn't clever. By voting it up instead of flagging it you're only proving you are also not cle…
A more serious problem is the expression of a sentiment I think few of us here share:
"...not what someone on the internet tells you to."
Really? Is it really so bad or so unreliable to read what someone on the "internet" said? In fact, I think you'd find little in print that is up to date focusing specifically on a comparison of gitvsmecurial, and what's out there doesn't have comments replying to the most obvious weak points or updating with new information. A good, up to date, reasoned argument online from a reputable blogger-hacker? Reading someone else's argumentation isn't just about blindly listening to someone else; they may bring up new information or new points that you hadn't thought about.
And why does this sound like something a curmudgeonly old book editor might be saying about blogs and the Internet rather than a hacker working with the latest distributed version control tools?
Re: Git vs. Mercurial
#18HOW FUCKING CREATIVE! Look, I can cuss, too! Woooo! (Don't tell my Mom) How about somebody with some god damn knowledge and care takes that meaningful domain and actually provides a concise point-by-point difference between Git and Mercurial? Maybe even a feature-comparison table? That might actually be fucking useful . This isn't clever. By voting it up instead of flagging it you're only proving you are also not cle…
A more serious problem is the expression of a sentiment I think few of us here share: "...not what someone on the internet tells you to." Really? Is it really so bad or so unreliable to read what someone on the "internet" said? In fact, I think you'd find little in print that is up to date focusing specifically on a comparison of gitvsmecurial, and what's out there doesn't have comments replying to the most obvious w…
Yeah, I didn't really touch on that part, but you're completely right. The only reason the Internet can be less reliable than other sources is because it lowers the barriers which usually keep stupid people from voicing their opinions to large audiences. That's it. We, the Internet, still have lots of smart, knowledgeable folks!
And, yes, given the new and evolving nature of Git and Mercurial, if I'm not going to listen to someone on the Internet, I'm pretty much stuck listening to my Mom. And she still uses AOL email.
Re: Git vs. Mercurial
#19This could probably be generalised to "techthingvstechthing.com".
Re: Git vs. Mercurial
#20HOW FUCKING CREATIVE! Look, I can cuss, too! Woooo! (Don't tell my Mom) How about somebody with some god damn knowledge and care takes that meaningful domain and actually provides a concise point-by-point difference between Git and Mercurial? Maybe even a feature-comparison table? That might actually be fucking useful . This isn't clever. By voting it up instead of flagging it you're only proving you are also not cle…
That, honestly, is a great idea. I shall add that in the next few hours or so. Thanks.
I wasn't aware someone on HN made this or I might have been slightly less abrasive (okay, probably not), but I'm glad that you took the constructive (albeit rough) criticism :)