Git status is displayed after copying files

Question

When I copy files from my Linux machine to an external hard drive (FAT format), 'git status' indicates that the files have changed. I assume this is due to differences in the file system.

I formatted the external hard drive using FAT to share it with my Mac, Windows, and Linux.

How can I solve this problem?

Thank.

Sam

Answer 1

This may be caused by inconsistent permission bits. From git -config manpage :

core.fileMode

false, ; , FAT. git -update- (1).

Answer 2

core.autocrlf false.
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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Another solution may be if you are sure that there are no changes between the two folders to check and pull

git checkout -- .
git pull