Merge 'readme' into HEAD

Add a README.md for GitHub goodness.

Signed-off-by: Johannes Schindelin <johannes.schindelin@gmx.de>

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md

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+ - [ ] 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"
+$ 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

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-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 (git@vger.kernel.org) for code submissions, code reviews, and
-bug reports. Nevertheless, you can use submitGit to conveniently send your Pull
+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 (git@vger.kernel.org) for code and 
+documenatation 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 submitGit to conveniently send your Pull
 Requests commits to our mailing list.
 
 Please read the "guidelines for contributing" linked above!

.github/config.yml

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+# Configuration for sentiment-bot - https://github.com/behaviorbot/sentiment-bot
+
+# *Required* toxicity threshold between 0 and .99 with the higher numbers being
+# the most toxic. Anything higher than this threshold will be marked as toxic
+# and commented on
+sentimentBotToxicityThreshold: .7
+
+# *Required* Comment to reply with
+sentimentBotReplyComment: >
+  Please be sure to review the code of conduct and be respectful of other users. cc/ @git-for-windows/trusted-git-for-windows-developers

CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

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+# Git for Windows Code of Conduct
+
+This code of conduct outlines our expectations for participants within the **Git for Windows** community, as well as steps to 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
+
+In the interest of fostering an open and welcoming environment, we as
+contributors and maintainers pledge to making participation in our project and
+our community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body
+size, disability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, level of experience,
+nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and
+orientation.
+
+## Our Standards
+
+Examples of behavior that contributes to creating a positive environment
+include:
+
+* Using welcoming and inclusive language
+* Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
+* Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
+* Focusing on what is best for the community
+* Showing empathy towards other community members
+
+Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include:
+
+* The use of sexualized language or imagery and unwelcome sexual attention or
+advances
+* Trolling, insulting/derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
+* Public or private harassment
+* Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or electronic
+  address, without explicit permission
+* Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a
+  professional setting
+
+## Our Responsibilities
+
+Project maintainers are responsible for clarifying the standards of acceptable
+behavior and are expected to take appropriate and fair corrective action in
+response to any instances of unacceptable behavior.
+
+Project maintainers have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or
+reject comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions
+that are not aligned to this Code of Conduct, or to ban temporarily or
+permanently any contributor for other behaviors that they deem inappropriate,
+threatening, offensive, or harmful.
+
+## Scope
+
+This Code of Conduct applies both within project spaces and in public spaces
+when an individual is representing the project or its community. Examples of
+representing a project or community include using an official project e-mail
+address, posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed
+representative at an online or offline event. Representation of a project may be
+further defined and clarified by project maintainers.
+
+## Enforcement
+
+Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be
+reported by contacting the project team at **johannes.schindelin@gmx.de**. All
+complaints will be reviewed and investigated and will result in a response that
+is deemed necessary and appropriate to the circumstances. The project team is
+obligated to maintain confidentiality with regard to the reporter of an incident.
+Further details of specific enforcement policies may be posted separately.
+
+Project maintainers who do not follow or enforce the Code of Conduct in good
+faith may face temporary or permanent repercussions as determined by other
+members of the project's leadership.
+
+## Attribution
+
+This Code of Conduct is adapted from the [Contributor Covenant][homepage], version 1.4,
+available at [http://contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4][version]
+
+[homepage]: http://contributor-covenant.org
+[version]: http://contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4/