Re: New to CVS

[Larry Jones]

rainman writes:
> 
> 1. Re. CVS, where does a total newbie start ?
> URL, groups (for totally new users) other info 
> would be much appreciated

The place to start is <http://www.cvshome.org/>.

> 2. should one be a programmer to understand CVS ?

Not necessarily.

> 3. Is there a way to subscribe to this list
> using the NO MAIL option (i.e.) I wish to be a
> member and post to the group, but read from the
> Web. This way I DO NOT receive all group mail
> into my inbox but read only relevant threads

Absolutely!  See <http://mail.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/info-cvs>.  Once
you've subscribed, you can set your subscription options, including
turning mail off completely.

-Larry Jones

OK, there IS a middle ground, but it's for sissy weasels. -- Calvin