title: Keep Attributes of Version Controlled Files Unchanged
body: <p>Is it possible to keep the attributes of a version controlled file unchanged? I have a directory structure which I'd like my installer to recreate on the client machine. I was hoping the entire directory could be placed on VCS without affecting the file attributes.</p>
  
  <p>I'm using TFS but would also like to hear about other version control systems.</p>
  
  <p><strong>Edit:</strong> I'm talking about Windows file system attributes such as Hidden/Archive/System/Read-only but any other information such as creation/modification dates is also welcome. I have a directory structure in which some files are read-only and need to have those files installed as such on the client's machine. TFS tends to set/unset the read-only attribute depending on whether the file is checked-in or checked-out.</p>