Git 1.6.5 on Windows with msysGit

Disclaimer: so far, Git 1.6.5 crashes on cloning with http protocol on my PCs, but file system and git protocol cloning are working just fine. This guide is just my experience with Git, altough I use this setup full-time at work and home. The article is based on Install MSysGit wiki page from the msysGit website, and you could also read Updating MSysGit. Requirements: - Git source code, current version is git-1.6.5.tar.gz - msysGit full install, current version is msysGit-fullinstall-1.6.4-preview20090729.exe Setting up Git: First unpack msysGit installer to your desired location (7-Zip w...