docs: clarify global gitignore and fix typos #627
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The Make sure your credentials won't be committed part of guide implies that
~/.gitignore_globalis a default path for global gitignore.If anyone followed this part too literally, I'd recommend to doublecheck their setup with something like:
This is applicable to Linux; I'm unsure about other platforms.
git config --global core.excludesfileshould work everywhere, but note that setting it overrides file in default location (if any).