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RE: Modif timestamps of files in CVS repository


From: Jim.Hyslop
Subject: RE: Modif timestamps of files in CVS repository
Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 10:36:31 -0500

Laurent CHARLES wrote:
> I have some dirty admin hacks to do on CVS repository files (*,v).
> I wonder if there is any risk or incidence to change the file 
> timestamps.
> 
> NB: I accept the risk to badly hack the files themselves.
So, let me get this straight - you want to change the timestamp of the
checkin.

First of all, why? Is there a specific reason you want to rewrite history?

I'd be concerned about what would happen if you changed the timestamps such
that an earlier revision number has a later date than a later revision
number, i.e.:

rev 1.1: January 6, 2005
rev 1.2: December 31, 2004

I suspect that might confuse CVS somewhat.

-- 
Jim Hyslop
Senior Software Designer
Leitch Technology International Inc. ( http://www.leitch.com )
Columnist, C/C++ Users Journal ( http://www.cuj.com/experts )





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