gilmurra writes: > > I don't understand why the -D <date> option to checkout also implies -P. > Can anyone explain this to me?
Because CVS only manages files, it does *not* manage directories (it just creates them as needed to contain files). -P should *always* be in effect; the fact that it isn't is just a historical accident. > This is not idle curiosity; I have a > situation where I need -D <date> and an empty directory. Is there a way > to override the implied -P? No. You should create the directory another way, typically as part of your build or deployment process. -Larry Jones I think my cerebellum just fused. -- Calvin _______________________________________________ Info-cvs mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/info-cvs
