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| Think of //Git Winch// as your **smart replacement for Windows File Explorer** - but one that actually knows what everyone in your office is doing. It's a hybrid application that combines a desktop client with web-based coordination to help small and medium offices manage files, people, and tasks seamlessly. The coordination server opens in a browser window when you login. | Think of //Git Winch// as your **smart replacement for Windows File Explorer** - but one that actually knows what everyone in your office is doing. It's a hybrid application that combines a desktop client with web-based coordination to help small and medium offices manage files, people, and tasks seamlessly. The coordination server opens in a browser window when you login. | ||
| - | Start //Git Winch// when you begin your workday, and close it when you leave. Everything else in the course of the day at office happens naturally in between. | + | Start //Git Winch// when you and everyone in your office begins the workday, and close it at the end of the day. Everything else in the course of the day at office happens naturally in between. |
| ==== The Philosophy ==== | ==== The Philosophy ==== | ||
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| //Git Winch// tackles both head-on. | //Git Winch// tackles both head-on. | ||
| - | ==== Why Traditional | + | ==== Why Traditional |
| - | * **Ransomware Risk:** One wrong click can destroy data on your entire LAN network. | + | * **Ransomware Risk:** One wrong click can destroy data on your entire LAN network. |
| - | * **Remote Work Challenges: | + | * **Remote Work Challenges: |
| - | * **Version Chaos:** "Which file is the latest version?" | + | * **Version Chaos: |
| * **Data Theft:** Ex-employees walking away with everything. | * **Data Theft:** Ex-employees walking away with everything. | ||
| - | * **Vendor Lock-in:** Big companies using your data to train AI and sell ads. | + | * **Vendor Lock-in: |
| + | * **Hidden Agendas:** Some companies have hidden agendas, such as making you their " | ||
| * **Rigid Teams:** If in a team, someone acts too pushy, it can overwhelm others. | * **Rigid Teams:** If in a team, someone acts too pushy, it can overwhelm others. | ||
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| **Three Hosting Options: | **Three Hosting Options: | ||
| - | You are in full control of your files, as we do not interfere when you setup your repositories at one of these Git Hosts. | + | We do NOT host your office files. |
| * GitHub (free self-hosting and free tier available from them) | * GitHub (free self-hosting and free tier available from them) | ||
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| * **Real-time Awareness: | * **Real-time Awareness: | ||
| + | * **ALL Files are private to you:** //Git Winch// only handles meta-data of files (filename, date/time) Our server //never, ever// comes in contact with your files. | ||
| + | * **LAN not needed:** You do not need a LAN when you use //Git Winch.// So viruses, if ever they come, do not spread. | ||
| * **Conflict Prevention: | * **Conflict Prevention: | ||
| * **File Notes:** Add context and instructions to any file. | * **File Notes:** Add context and instructions to any file. | ||
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| * Work from anywhere with Internet. | * Work from anywhere with Internet. | ||
| - | * Continue to work on computer without Internet too. | + | * Continue to work on computer without Internet too. //But Internet is needed for critical **Git** functions. For a few minutes.// |
| * Work on the tasks in the web-application if not at your desktop computer/ | * Work on the tasks in the web-application if not at your desktop computer/ | ||
| * No VPN complexity. | * No VPN complexity. | ||
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| ==== The Learning Curve ==== | ==== The Learning Curve ==== | ||
| - | **30 minutes.** That's how long it takes most people to understand and start using //Git Winch// effectively. Just learn to read all the dialogs that pop-up as you start using //Git Winch//. Also these help pages. If you have more questions, post them at our discussion forum. If you have something private to ask, just email us. We are always | + | **30 minutes.** That's how long it takes most people to understand and start using //Git Winch// effectively. Just learn to read all the dialogs that pop-up as you start using //Git Winch//. Also these help pages. If you have more questions, post them at our discussion forum. If you have something private to ask, just email us at admin@gitwinch.com or use one of the communication channels available on our website. We are always |
| ==== Setup Requirements ==== | ==== Setup Requirements ==== | ||
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| * Manager oversight without micromanagement. | * Manager oversight without micromanagement. | ||
| * Simple, continuous integration triggered locally when someone pushes files into the repo. | * Simple, continuous integration triggered locally when someone pushes files into the repo. | ||
| + | * Managers/ | ||
| ==== Groups and Permissions ==== | ==== Groups and Permissions ==== | ||
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| * **Context-Sensitive Help:** Hover + F1 for instant guidance. | * **Context-Sensitive Help:** Hover + F1 for instant guidance. | ||
| * **Familiar Actions:** Works like File Explorer, but smarter. | * **Familiar Actions:** Works like File Explorer, but smarter. | ||
| + | * **Translations: | ||
| ===== Why Git Winch is Different ===== | ===== Why Git Winch is Different ===== | ||
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| * **Simple for Non-Techies: | * **Simple for Non-Techies: | ||
| * **Partially open-source: | * **Partially open-source: | ||
| - | * **Zero | + | * **Zero |
| + | * **No distractions: | ||