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## modifying annexed files
Normally, the content of files in the annex is prevented from being modified.
That's a good thing, because it might be the only copy, you wouldn't
want to lose it in a fumblefingered mistake.
# echo oops > my_cool_big_file
bash: my_cool_big_file: Permission deined
@ -151,12 +153,12 @@ In order to modify a file, it should first be unlocked.
# git annex unlock my_cool_big_file
unlock my_cool_big_file (copying...) ok
They replaces the symlink that normally points at its content with a copy
That replaces the symlink that normally points at its content with a copy
of the content. You can then modify the file like any regular file. Because
it is a regular file.
If you decide you don't need to modify the file after all, or want to discard
modifications, just use `git annex lock`.
(If you decide you don't need to modify the file after all, or want to discard
modifications, just use `git annex lock`.)
When you `git commit`, git-annex's pre-commit hook will automatically
notice that you are committing an unlocked file, and add its new content