Merge 'readme' into HEAD

Add a README.md for GitHub goodness.

Signed-off-by: Johannes Schindelin <[email protected]>

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md

@@ -0,0 +1,64 @@
+ - [ ] I was not able to find an [open](https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/issues?q=is%3Aopen) or [closed](https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/issues?q=is%3Aclosed) issue matching what I'm seeing
+
+### Setup
+
+ - Which version of Git for Windows are you using? Is it 32-bit or 64-bit?
+
+```
+$ git --version --build-options
+
+** insert your machine's response here **
+```
+
+ - Which version of Windows are you running? Vista, 7, 8, 10? Is it 32-bit or 64-bit?
+
+```
+$ cmd.exe /c ver
+
+** insert your machine's response here **
+```
+
+ - What options did you set as part of the installation? Or did you choose the
+   defaults?
+
+```
+# One of the following:
+> type "C:\Program Files\Git\etc\install-options.txt"
+> type "C:\Program Files (x86)\Git\etc\install-options.txt"
+> type "%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Programs\Git\etc\install-options.txt"
+> type "$env:USERPROFILE\AppData\Local\Programs\Git\etc\install-options.txt"
+$ cat /etc/install-options.txt
+
+** insert your machine's response here **
+```
+
+ - Any other interesting things about your environment that might be related
+   to the issue you're seeing?
+
+** insert your response here **
+
+### Details
+
+ - Which terminal/shell are you running Git from? e.g Bash/CMD/PowerShell/other
+
+** insert your response here **
+
+ - What commands did you run to trigger this issue? If you can provide a
+   [Minimal, Complete, and Verifiable example](http://stackoverflow.com/help/mcve)
+   this will help us understand the issue.
+
+```
+** insert your commands here **
+```
+ - What did you expect to occur after running these commands?
+
+** insert here **
+
+ - What actually happened instead?
+
+** insert here **
+
+ - If the problem was occurring with a specific repository, can you provide the
+   URL to that repository to help us with testing?
+
+** insert URL here **

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

@@ -1,7 +1,19 @@
-Thanks for taking the time to contribute to Git! Please be advised that the
-Git community does not use github.com for their contributions. Instead, we use
-a mailing list ([email protected]) for code submissions, code reviews, and
-bug reports. Nevertheless, you can use GitGitGadget (https://gitgitgadget.github.io/)
+Thanks for taking the time to contribute to Git!
+
+Those seeking to contribute to the Git for Windows fork should see
+http://gitforwindows.org/#contribute on how to contribute Windows specific
+enhancements.
+
+If your contribution is for the core Git functions and documentation
+please be aware that the Git community does not use the github.com issues
+or pull request mechanism for their contributions.
+
+Instead, we use the Git mailing list ([email protected]) for code and
+documentation submissions, code reviews, and bug reports. The
+mailing list is plain text only (anything with HTML is sent directly
+to the spam folder).
+
+Nevertheless, you can use GitGitGadget (https://gitgitgadget.github.io/)
 to conveniently send your Pull Requests commits to our mailing list.
 
 For a single-commit pull request, please *leave the pull request description

CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
-# Git Code of Conduct
+# Git for Windows Code of Conduct
 
 This code of conduct outlines our expectations for participants within
-the Git community, as well as steps for reporting unacceptable behavior.
-We are committed to providing a welcoming and inspiring community for
-all and expect our code of conduct to be honored. Anyone who violates
+the **Git for Windows** community, as well as steps for reporting unacceptable
+behavior. We are committed to providing a welcoming and inspiring community
+for all and expect our code of conduct to be honored. Anyone who violates
 this code of conduct may be banned from the community.
 
 ## Our Pledge
@@ -12,8 +12,8 @@ We as members, contributors, and leaders pledge to make participation in our
 community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body
 size, visible or invisible disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender
 identity and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status,
-nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity
-and orientation.
+nationality, personal appearance, race, caste, color, religion, or sexual
+identity and orientation.
 
 We pledge to act and interact in ways that contribute to an open, welcoming,
 diverse, inclusive, and healthy community.
@@ -28,17 +28,17 @@ community include:
 * Giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback
 * Accepting responsibility and apologizing to those affected by our mistakes,
   and learning from the experience
-* Focusing on what is best not just for us as individuals, but for the
-  overall community
+* Focusing on what is best not just for us as individuals, but for the overall
+  community
 
 Examples of unacceptable behavior include:
 
-* The use of sexualized language or imagery, and sexual attention or
-  advances of any kind
+* The use of sexualized language or imagery, and sexual attention or advances of
+  any kind
 * Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
 * Public or private harassment
-* Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or email
-  address, without their explicit permission
+* Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or email address,
+  without their explicit permission
 * Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a
   professional setting
 
@@ -58,20 +58,14 @@ decisions when appropriate.
 
 This Code of Conduct applies within all community spaces, and also applies when
 an individual is officially representing the community in public spaces.
-Examples of representing our community include using an official e-mail address,
+Examples of representing our community include using an official email address,
 posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed
 representative at an online or offline event.
 
 ## Enforcement
 
 Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be
-reported to the community leaders responsible for enforcement at
-[email protected], or individually:
-
-  - Ævar Arnfjörð Bjarmason <[email protected]>
-  - Christian Couder <[email protected]>
-  - Junio C Hamano <[email protected]>
-  - Taylor Blau <[email protected]>
+reported by contacting the Git for Windows maintainer.
 
 All complaints will be reviewed and investigated promptly and fairly.
 
@@ -94,15 +88,15 @@ behavior was inappropriate. A public apology may be requested.
 
 ### 2. Warning
 
-**Community Impact**: A violation through a single incident or series
-of actions.
+**Community Impact**: A violation through a single incident or series of
+actions.
 
 **Consequence**: A warning with consequences for continued behavior. No
 interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction with
 those enforcing the Code of Conduct, for a specified period of time. This
 includes avoiding interactions in community spaces as well as external channels
-like social media. Violating these terms may lead to a temporary or
-permanent ban.
+like social media. Violating these terms may lead to a temporary or permanent
+ban.
 
 ### 3. Temporary Ban
 
@@ -118,27 +112,27 @@ Violating these terms may lead to a permanent ban.
 ### 4. Permanent Ban
 
 **Community Impact**: Demonstrating a pattern of violation of community
-standards, including sustained inappropriate behavior,  harassment of an
+standards, including sustained inappropriate behavior, harassment of an
 individual, or aggression toward or disparagement of classes of individuals.
 
-**Consequence**: A permanent ban from any sort of public interaction within
-the community.
+**Consequence**: A permanent ban from any sort of public interaction within the
+community.
 
 ## Attribution
 
 This Code of Conduct is adapted from the [Contributor Covenant][homepage],
-version 2.0, available at
-[https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/0/code_of_conduct.html][v2.0].
+version 2.1, available at
+[https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/1/code_of_conduct.html][v2.1].
 
 Community Impact Guidelines were inspired by
 [Mozilla's code of conduct enforcement ladder][Mozilla CoC].
 
 For answers to common questions about this code of conduct, see the FAQ at
-[https://www.contributor-covenant.org/faq][FAQ]. Translations are available
-at [https://www.contributor-covenant.org/translations][translations].
+[https://www.contributor-covenant.org/faq][FAQ]. Translations are available at
+[https://www.contributor-covenant.org/translations][translations].
 
 [homepage]: https://www.contributor-covenant.org
-[v2.0]: https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/0/code_of_conduct.html
+[v2.1]: https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/1/code_of_conduct.html
 [Mozilla CoC]: https://github.com/mozilla/diversity
 [FAQ]: https://www.contributor-covenant.org/faq
 [translations]: https://www.contributor-covenant.org/translations