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Re:Git 3.0's upcoming SHA-256 default will be a costly mistake by kazinator on Friday October 02, 2026 @01:27PM (#49936143)
Then use a SHA256-based repo, and use the cheaper signing scheme.

For some people, an improved signing scheme over the SHA-1-linked repository format would meet their requirements based on their assessment of their security threats.

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Re:Git 3.0's upcoming SHA-256 default will be a costly mistake by Dylan16807 on Friday October 02, 2026 @01:50PM (#49936415)
> Then use a SHA256-based repo, and use the cheaper signing scheme.

The scheme you just called a "screw up"?

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