Re: [PATCH] Detect renames in diff family.

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"LT" == Linus Torvalds [off-list ref] writes:

LT> [ rambling mode on: ]

LT> One thing that struck me is that there is nothing wrong with having the 
LT> same old file marked twice for a rename, or considering new files to be 
LT> copies of old files. So if we ever allow that, then "rename" may be the 
LT> wrong name for this, since the logic certainly allows the old file to 
LT> still exist (or be removed and show up multiple times in a new guise).

People say be careful what you wish and for a reason.  You may
get it ;-).  I am sending the following:

 [PATCH 1/3] Diff overhaul, adding half of copy detection.
 [PATCH 2/3] Introducing software archaeologist's tool "pickaxe".
 [PATCH 3/3] Diff overhaul, adding the other half of copy detection.