In fact, the "update" script in the hook directory...

2009-07-16T10:01:30.367-07:00

In fact, the "update" script in the hook directory verify if the user has changed the "description" file of the parent directory.
Editing the file "description" resolve the problem in a better
manner.
Remove the first line which is a default description of a Git project, and put your own description, now your problem should be solved, without renaming the update file.

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In fact, the "update" script in the hook directory...