Create a Git archive in non empty folder
git init
git remote add origin remote_machine:~brentg/my_setup.git
git fetch
git branch master origin/master
git checkout master
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Brooks Garrett is a dedicated technologist who specializes in information security. Brooks has spent over 10 years implementing security programs for both the public and private sector including some of the biggest names in the Fortune 500. When he's not managing risk in the corporate environment you can find him at the local firestation where he is a volunteer firefighter.