From Andre:

I'd argue that since OpenShift is using git our users would benefit from
any improvement in EGit. So big +1 for me!

> You mean +1 for 4.2.0/8.0.0 ?
> If so, do you think you can make extensive testing of this newer EGit
> and evaluate how well it integrates in JBT/JBDS before Thursday ?

yeah, worth it imho (if max agrees). I'll do that.

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