title: Git clone using ssh - can't find repository
body: <p>I'm trying to setup a Git server on Windows 7, using CopSsh, PuTTY and msysgit.  I'm having problems cloning a repository using ssh.</p>
  
  <p>If I use a regular directory path, it works:</p>
  
  <pre><code>$ git clone ~/vc/git/depot/test.git/ /c/dev/es/app
  Initialized empty Git repository in c:/dev/es/app/.git/
  warning: You appear to have cloned an empty repository.
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>Ssh, doesn't work.  I've tried an different paths without success.</p>
  
  <pre><code>$ git clone ssh://steve@test:4837/~/vc/git/depot/test.git/ /c/dev/es/app
  Initialized empty Git repository in c:/dev/es/app/.git/
  fatal: '~/vc/git/depot/eastApp.git' does not appear to be a git repository
  fatal: The remote end hung up unexpectedly
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>I followed the instructions from here: <a href="http://www.timdavis.com.au/git/setting-up-a-msysgit-server-with-copssh-on-windows/" rel="noreferrer">http://www.timdavis.com.au/git/setting-up-a-msysgit-server-with-copssh-on-windows/</a></p>
  
  <p>Any clues?</p>