Merge 'readme' into HEAD

Add a README.md for GitHub goodness.

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

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md

@@ -0,0 +1,63 @@
+ - [ ] 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

@@ -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 (git@vger.kernel.org) 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 (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 GitGitGadget (https://gitgitgadget.github.io/)
 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 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
@@ -65,8 +65,8 @@ 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
-git@sfconservancy.org, or individually:
+reported by contacting the Git for Windows maintainer or the community leaders
+responsible for enforcement at git@sfconservancy.org, or individually:
 
   - Ævar Arnfjörð Bjarmason <avarab@gmail.com>
   - Christian Couder <christian.couder@gmail.com>