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Re: Future CVS Development


From: Eric Siegerman
Subject: Re: Future CVS Development
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 14:50:51 -0400
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On Mon, Jun 18, 2001 at 09:17:37AM -0700, Mark wrote:
> I think merge tracking can be added without compromising the RCSfile format,
> forward/backward cvs compatability. Merge info need not be stored in the
> RCSfile, could be setup similar to edits/watches.

Merge info can be stored in the RCS files because the RCS file
format is extensible.

It *should* be stored there because it's a permanent part of the
file's history, not transitory like edit/watch info, and so
belongs with the rest of that history.

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