"Git" is the system of software, protocols, metaphors, and storage. "git" is the executable. It's similar to "Perl" and "perl": http://perldoc.perl.org/perlfaq

"Git" is the system of software, protocols, metaphors, and storage. "git" is the executable. It's similar to "Perl" and "perl": http://perldoc.perl.org/perlfaq1.html#Whats-the-difference-between-%22perl%22-and-%22Perl%22%3f http://perldoc.perl.org/perlfaq1.html#Whats-the-difference-b...