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 git-annex now does Windows!
 
-* First, [install git](http://git-scm.com/downloads) (msysgit 1.9 or newer is needed)  
+* First, [install msysgit](http://git-scm.com/downloads) (msysgit 1.9 is needed; the new "git for windows" does not currently work)  
   _Be sure to tell the msysgit installer to add git to the PATH._
   That is, select "Use Git from the Windows Command Prompt"
 * Then, [install git-annex](https://downloads.kitenet.net/git-annex/windows/current/)