diff --git a/doc/bugs/git_annex_gets_confused_about_remotes_with_dots_in_their_names.mdwn b/doc/bugs/git_annex_gets_confused_about_remotes_with_dots_in_their_names.mdwn index 6f35cef8d1..d35282e750 100644 --- a/doc/bugs/git_annex_gets_confused_about_remotes_with_dots_in_their_names.mdwn +++ b/doc/bugs/git_annex_gets_confused_about_remotes_with_dots_in_their_names.mdwn @@ -26,3 +26,9 @@ Unless I am misunderstanding something, git annex gets confused about what the n > However, using "/" in a remote name seems likely to me to confuse > git's own remote branch handling. Although I've never tried it. > --[[Joey]] + +>> From what I can see, git handles / just fine, but would get upset about : which is why it's not allowed in a remote's name. +>> My naming scheme is host//path/to/annex. It sorts nicely and gives all important information left to right with the most specific parts at the beginning and end. +>> If you have any other ideas or scheme, I am all ears :) +>> Either way, thanks for fixing this so quickly. +>> -- RichiH