[cvsnt] Is usage of cvs.exe (as client) discouraged at the hostwhere the repository lives?

Oliver Giesen ogware at gmx.net
Thu Aug 28 12:38:01 BST 2003


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Pedro Horrillo wrote:

> I just have the vague memory of reading about it being troublesome,
> but cannot be sure of recalling it correctly. That's why I need
> clarification.  If you think that there should be no problem at all,
> then my memory is probably tricking me.
> 
> The desired setup is as follows:
> A CVS repository and, at the same box, a building setup (requiring
> cvs.exe to checkout the appropiate sources).
> 
> I know that in a UNIX environment there would be no problem at all.
> But since in this win32 world the magic is all around, I just wanted
> to be sure.  (er, this is not a flame starter, right?).

Well, as far as I have undestood the whole thing the server process
itself (cvsservice.exe) invokes the cvs.exe in local mode all the time.
That's how it works in the first place I think. Therefore I don't see
any problem with your plan, which BTW also is a very common setup
AFAICT.

Hope this helps.

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