Thomas Rast <trast@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > Which raises the questions: > > * Why is this needed? Does git's use of libcurl ignore http_proxy? [1] > seems to indicate that libcurl respects <protocol>_proxy > automatically. > > * Why do you (need to?) support HTTP_PROXY when curl doesn't? Let me add a third bullet point. I've heard rumors that libcurl on some versions/installations of Mac OS X deliberately ignores the environment. For those who agree with Apple, it would be a regression if we suddenly start the environment ourselves and using it. -- To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe git" in the body of a message to majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html