diff --git a/gitconfig.sample b/gitconfig.sample
index 586ea67..eb82253 100644
--- a/gitconfig.sample
+++ b/gitconfig.sample
@@ -22,3 +22,6 @@
 	smtpuser = revi@pobox.com
 	smtpencryption = tls
 	smtpserverport = 587
+[init]
+	defaultBranch = master
+	
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