also sprach Paul Mackerras [off-list ref] [2008.03.08.1211 +0100]:

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I understand that Cygwin has issues and needs this code, but
couldn't it then be made to run only on Cygwin, such that on
"proper" Unix systems, the config file is *not* updated every
time I move the window before closing the application?

What's the issue with updating the config file?

Conflicts when synchronising the files between different machines,
or the need for a custom merge driver just for .gitkrc files.

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As I said earlier, this is really the job of a window manager,
*not* a configuration option. If your window manager cannot
restore the window to a size you control, then it's broken.
Let's not hack applications to work around that, please.

I disagree.  It's not a window manager's job to tell an
application how big its window should be.

I always assumed it was: position and geometry. However, I am
starting to see your point.

I guess the best way would be a checkbox with which I can disable
the saving of the geometry on application close, possibly paired
with a button "save now".

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