Before you start using Git, you have to make it available on your computer. Even if it’s already installed, it’s probably a good idea to update to the latest version.
GUI Clients Git comes with built-in GUI tools for committing (git-gui) and browsing (gitk), but there are several third-party tools for users looking for platform-specific experience. If you want to add another.
If you are using version 2.x or later of Git for Windows, there is also a system-level config file at C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Git\config on Windows XP, and in.
It is easiest to install Git on Linux with your distribution's package manager. Debian/Ubuntu For the latest stable version for your release of Debian/Ubuntu # apt-get install git For Ubuntu, this PPA provides.
