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Re: problem when commiting files


From: Larry Jones
Subject: Re: problem when commiting files
Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 11:50:32 -0400 (EDT)

Mika Lehtonen writes:
> 
> I am using  WinCVS version 1.2 on a WinNT 4.0  and I have difficulties
> with commmitting files to the  CVS repository (CVS version 1.11).  The
> repository is located on a Unix (Irix 6.5) computer, and the hard disk
> holding the  repository is locally mounted with  samba (server version
> 2.0.7 for Irix)  to my computer. However, this  problem does not occur
> when I am  committing files which belong to a cvs  project I have self
> created  (cvs   import  with   WinCVS)  from  my   personal  computer.

That's a known problem with Samba-mounted repositories: DOS/Windows
permissions and Unix permissions don't mix well.  I strongly advise
using client/server CVS instead.  If you insist on using Samba, see the
Samba web site for guidance on configuring it for CVS.

-Larry Jones

Mom must've put my cape in the wrong drawer. -- Calvin



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