Re: Can't cvs remove in sandbox for read-only repository?

[Todd Denniston]

Todd Denniston wrote, On 04/04/2008 04:05 PM:
> Nelson Bolyard wrote, On 04/04/2008 03:36 PM:
<SNIP>
> > Again,
> > given that cvs add merely marks the file in my CVS/Entries files as 
> > to-be-added, and the add does not happen until a commit, why should
> > CVS deny me the operation to mark a file as to-be-added in my local
> > sandbox?
> >
> > Also, I can accomplish the same things that "cvs remove" does by hand 
> > enditing my own CVS/Entries file (IINM), 
>
> Been there done that, it works. (at least for add)
> http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/info-cvs/2004-11/msg00191.html
and here is the how. (forgot I sent it to the list)
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/info-cvs/2005-01/msg00244.html

other highlights:
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/info-cvs/2005-01/msg00256.html

http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/info-cvs/2005-01/msg00257.html

http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/info-cvs/2005-01/msg00272.html
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/info-cvs/2005-01/msg00301.html
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/info-cvs/2005-01/msg00312.html
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/info-cvs/2005-01/msg00335.html
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/info-cvs/2005-01/msg00344.html
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/info-cvs/2005-01/msg00379.html
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/info-cvs/2005-01/msg00387.html
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/info-cvs/2005-01/msg00354.html
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/info-cvs/2005-01/msg00378.html


Darn it, now my search comes to the right link:
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/info-cvs/2006-04/msg00062.html
I suppose that one should be put in the FAQ :)

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Todd Denniston
Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane)
Harnessing the Power of Technology for the Warfighter