Git version is different between remote and local copy

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Do you think I will have any kind of problem by using different git software versions between the remote and local copy? In my case the remote is 1.6.5.7 and the local is 1.6.5.1 (few bug fixes)

Thx ;)

I have a git repo setup using 1.6.5.? and have pushed/pulled from a machine with 1.4.?(not under my control) with no problems. — asm, Dec 23 '09 at 12:47

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Dec 23 '09 at 04:29

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You will have no problems. Git is generally compatible between even major version changes; minor version differences should never introduce any incompatibilities.

answered Dec 23 '09 at 04:29

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score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 23 '09 at 04:24

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Minor revs are generally completely compatible.

answered Dec 23 '09 at 04:24

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score 2 · Answer 3 · answered Dec 23 '09 at 04:50

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Obvious, more general answer: try it and see!

answered Dec 23 '09 at 04:50

Peter

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+1! When did “I’ll try myself first before I pester other people” die? – Bombe Dec 23 '09 at 07:01
LOL! Well, now my answer will be indexed by search engine and no one wll bother you again :P – delphaber Dec 24 '09 at 12:00

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:19

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1.5.x do not introduced any repository format incompatibility.
One good example of that, is the difference between local Git and GitHub Git versions:
GitHub runs with with 1.6.4.3 and supports any 1.5.x clients.

Even the upcomming Git 1.7 will not introduce any major issues, only policy changes.

edited May 23 '17 at 12:19

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answered Dec 23 '09 at 15:29

VonC

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Git version is different between remote and local copy

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