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From: Marc Branchaud <marcnarc@xiplink.com>
Subject: Re: [PATCH 2/6] Teach remote.c about the remote.default configuration
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Date: Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:57:51 -0400
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On 12-07-06 03:31 PM, Junio C Hamano wrote:
> Marc Branchaud <marcnarc@xiplink.com> writes:
> 
>> On 12-07-05 06:50 PM, Junio C Hamano wrote:
>>>
>>>>  - effective_remote_name is the name of the remote tracked by the current
>>>>    branch, or is default_remote_name if the current branch doesn't have a
>>>>    remote.
>>>
>>> The explanation of the latter belongs to the previous step, I think.
>>> I am not sure if "effective" is the best name for the concept the
>>> above explains, though.
>>
>> Well, the previous commit removes default_remote_name, so the explanation
>> wouldn't be valid verbatim.
> 
> The previous one introduces "effective" (which I still think is not
> the best word for the semantics you are trying to give to the
> variable)

I'm open to suggestions.

		M.