Date: Wed, 1 Oct 1997 16:26:45 +0930 From: Greg Lehey <grog@lemis.com> To: Chris Csanady <ccsanady@bob.scl.ameslab.gov> Cc: freebsd-hackers@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: CVS and branches.. Message-ID: <19971001162645.28059@lemis.com> In-Reply-To: <199710010604.BAA02252@bob.scl.ameslab.gov>; from Chris Csanady on Wed, Oct 01, 1997 at 01:04:51AM -0500 References: <199710010604.BAA02252@bob.scl.ameslab.gov>
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On Wed, Oct 01, 1997 at 01:04:51AM -0500, Chris Csanady wrote: > I have a very basic understanding of CVS, but I'm not exactly sure how > branches fit into the whole thing. Basically, I want to create a branch > of my own that I can work, while remaining current as well. How do I > go about this? > > I was thinking that I would need a cvsup'd copy of the current repository, > as well as a local one, and then keep them in sync. Then I would create a > branch in my local repository, and periodically merge the current one in > with it. In the end, I would like to produce diffs against current that > would be suitable for inclusion. > > If this is fairly close to reality, could someone briefly explain how > you actually accomplish this? (Perhaps even usesable cvs command syntax) I have a document on this subject, part of the upcoming second edition of "The Complete FreeBSD". If you're interested in reviewing this (which means sending me back detailled comments on the text), please contact me and I'll arrange to get it to you. Greg
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