David Morris wrote: > > I decided to give cvs a try on a programming project I am about ready to > get started on and thought it easier to start from the beginning with the > cvs setup. So I installed the cvs package this morning. However, I have > what must be a very basic FAQ, but I can't find the answer to it in the > FAQ. > > I think I understand the concept of CVSROOT, but am not sure and don't > know what to use for it. Especially to start with a completely clean > canvas. Is it as simple as setting my CVSROOT environment variable and > starting to use it?
Pretty much. > > Is the CVSROOT path what the debian cvsconfig script wants when it > asks for the list of repositories? If so, what is a standard value to use > on a Debian system for the CVSROOT path? And shouldn't that be set as a > default when someone clueless like me tries to set up the program > initially? Yes; the cvsconfig script suggests one that you may over-ride, so, yes it should and is. > > Thanks for any help I can find. (even if it is a pointer to the right > place in the FAQ) I don't know from FAQs, but I use cvs most days, so don't hesitate to ask. > > David > > -- > The AtticKeeper: Rev. David Morris > mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > --- > Leap and the net will appear -- unknown > --- > Nerdnosh Attic: http://www.nerdnosh.org/attic/ > Lectionary Page: http://www.netins.net/showcase/dmorris/ > -- > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ----------------------------------------- Ralph Winslow [EMAIL PROTECTED] <Insert sardonic phrase here> -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]