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Kevin wrote: > Hello, > > I am new to CVS. I am using the 2.0.36 version, and am trying to access a > CVS repository on our network. We have elected not to use SSH, and I am > using the CVSNT.exe command prompt. I had mapped the drive on the remote > machine and tried to use CVS on this mapped drive to check out a project, > but it wouldnt let me use a mapped drive, unless I used the -N cvs option. > In checking out a project, what is the final syntax? Without the -N, I > would type cvs -d [remote repository location] checkout [project name]. I > have tried incorporating the -N in the command and have yet to get it to > work. Sorry for this simple question... The -N is to server as a warning--you shouldn't be doing it that way. Set up CVSNT on one machine with it's server components. Take a look at Bo's installation tips for help on setting up a server, then use one of the normal protocols (not mapped drives) to connect to the server. cvs -d :sspi:myserver:/test checkout mymodule Regards, -- Glen Starrett