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== Work easier, work faster == ||'''Tip:''' <<RandomQuote(MercurialTips)>>||
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Mercurial is a free, distributed source control management tool. It efficiently handles projects of any size and offers an easy and intuitive interface ([[Navigation|more info]]). ## Please think twice before adding items here, the first page should stay compact!
== Getting started ==
 * [[Download|Download]] and install Mercurial
 * See [[WhatsNew|what's new]] and read the [[UpgradeNotes|upgrade notes]]
 * [[BeginnersGuides|Beginner's guides]] for new users
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== How you can benefit from Mercurial == == Documentation and help ==
 * ''[[MercurialBook|Mercurial: The Definitive Guide]]'', the Mercurial book
 * ManPages, [[FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]], and [[TipsAndTricks|tips and tricks]]
 * [[UsingExtensions|Using extensions]] to add optional features like [[GraphlogExtension|graphlog]] or [[MqExtension|MQ]]
 * [[HOWTOs]] explaining some useful ways of using Mercurial
 * Hints for [[PublishingRepositories|publishing repositories]]
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=== It is fast and powerful ===
Mercurial offers you the power and speed to efficiently handle projects of any size and kind. Every clone contains the whole project history, so committing, branching, tagging and merging are local operations which makes them fast and convenient. You can use a multitude of workflows and easily enhance its functionality with extensions.
== Getting support ==
 * Get expert help via [[IRC]] or our [[MailingLists|mailing lists]]
 * Report issues to our [[BugTracker|bug tracker]]
 * Commercial [[Support|support]], training and consulting
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=== It is easy to learn ===
You can follow our simple [[Tutorial|guide]] to learn how to revision your documents with Mercurial, or just use the [[QuickStart|quick start]] to get going instantly. A [[UnderstandingMercurial|short overview]] of Mercurial's decentralized model is also available.
== Further information ==
 * [[Migration|Migration]] from other SCMs
 * A list of [[ProjectsUsingMercurial|projects using Mercurial]]
 * [[OtherTools|Other tools]] that work with Mercurial (IDE integration, GUI clients, etc.)
 * [[MercurialHosting|Hosting]] services for your projects
 * [[Presentations]] and papers about Mercurial
 * [[http://www.merchantos.com/|Pos Software]]
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=== And it just works ===
Mercurial strives to deliver on each of its promises. Most tasks simply work on the first try and without requiring arcane knowledge.
== Get involved! ==
 * [[ContributingToMercurialWiki|How to edit this wiki]]
 * [[DeveloperInfo|Developer info]] for Mercurial hackers
 * Send us [[Donations|a donation]]!
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== Quick Start == Other Languages: [[FrenchMercurial|Français]], [[JapaneseMercurial|日本語]], [[RussianMercurial|Русский]], [[ThaiMercurial|ภาษาไทย]], [[CzechMercurial|Česky]], [[ChineseMercurial|中文]]
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Clone a project and create a patch

{{{
$ hg clone http://hg-scm.org/hello
$ cd hello
$ (edit files)
$ hg add (new files)
$ hg commit -m 'My changes'
$ hg export tip > patch.diff
}}}

Create a project and commit

{{{
$ hg init (project-directory)
$ cd (project-directory)
$ (add some files)
$ hg add
$ hg commit -m 'Initial commit'
}}}

== Download ==

[[http://mercurial.berkwood.com/binaries/Mercurial-1.3.1.exe|Mercurial 1.3.1]] (Windows)

=== Another OS? ===
Get Mercurial for: [[Download|Mac OS X, Windows, other]]
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