diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 0241d198..a088eb03 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -16,14 +16,6 @@ doc
 # jeweler generated
 pkg
 
-# Have editor/IDE/OS specific files you need to ignore? Consider using a global gitignore: 
-#
-# * Create a file at ~/.gitignore
-# * Include files you want ignored
-# * Run: git config --global core.excludesfile ~/.gitignore
-#
-# After doing this, these files will be ignored in all your git projects,
-# saving you from having to 'pollute' every project you touch with them
 #
 # Not sure what to needs to be ignored for particular editors/OSes? Here's some ideas to get you started. (Remember, remove the leading # of the line)
 #
@@ -43,8 +35,6 @@ pkg
 # For vim:
 #*.swp
 
-# For redcar:
-#.redcar
 
 # Object files
 *.o