doc/bugs/Possible_data_loss_-_git_status___39__typechange__39___and_direct_mode.mdwn

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+#### What steps will reproduce the problem?
+
+When moving to direct mode files get flagged in git as 'typechange'.
+
+    md test-directmode; cd test-directmode ; git init; git annex init
+    date > test.file ; git annex add test.file
+    git commit -m "Initial commit"
+    git status   # All fine
+    git annex direct
+    git status   # typechange: test.file
+    git add test.file && git commit -m "looks like I should commit this"
+    # And the symlink is now broken...
+
+#### What is the expected output? What do you see instead?
+
+Surprised to see the typechange status in git.  Would not expect to see anything, however, if you `git add` and then commit you can get data loss.  :-(
+
+
+#### What version of git-annex are you using? On what operating system?
+
+git-annex version: 3.20130114
+
+OS: OSX 10.6.8
+
+#### Please provide any additional information below.
+
+