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diff --git a/doc/bugs/Unable_to_take_transfer_lock.mdwn b/doc/bugs/Unable_to_take_transfer_lock.mdwn index 9b1e0ca9b..6a95d6076 100644 --- a/doc/bugs/Unable_to_take_transfer_lock.mdwn +++ b/doc/bugs/Unable_to_take_transfer_lock.mdwn @@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ `git annex get --from=myremote' show "transfer already in progress, or unable to take transfer lock". +**Likely Problem discovered!** I copied the whole remote repo (was residing on a Linux machine accessed via SMB) and pasted it into my Mac. The problem was resolved. It is likely something to do with the fact that Mac OS filesystem is **case-insensitive**. I discovered this issue when I tried to copy that remote repo with ``cp`` rather than ``tar``ing it first. + ### What steps will reproduce the problem? |