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With Fossil source control, does the "fossil clone" command have the exact same effect as if you just copy the repository file manually?

Could I just put the repository file on a usb stick and transfer it to another computer instead of calling fossil clone?

Kyle
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No, it is not the same.

Differences are:

  • User account control is per-repository.
  • Artifacts such as private branches and their contents are not pulled
  • Everything that fossil scrub --verily --private would suppress is typically not pulled (see fossil help scrub)
  • Autosync URL is automatically set when you clone, creating a dependency link. Of course you can set it later with fossil remote-url

But if you use the repositories for your personal use on both sides you can just copy the repository, there is no problem doing a simple file copy. In order to merge your repositories, do not copy the most recent to the oldest, but set the sync URL and do a sync between them. It is quicker and safer as it will merge changes made on both sides, preventing any loss of changes.

Benoit
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