Re: Trying to recommit lost commits due to hard disk failure

[Todd Denniston]

Todd Denniston wrote:
> 
> Edd Barrett wrote:
> >
> > hi there,
> >
> > I have an issue with my cvs repository. I had a disk failure and I lost
> > it. After recovering a backup from about a month ago, I thought Id be
> > able to simply re-commit the changes. If itry it gets furious that there
> > is a huge gap in revision numbers.
> >
> > What is the best plan of action in this case? Development has come to a
> > complete halt due to this... hum...
> Until someone comes up with a better option, perhaps the following thread
> from 2001 could help you.
> "Respository crashed, sandbox is from old Repository
> BUT is more current" --trclark 2001
> http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/info-cvs/2001-02/msg00136.html
Sorry list for quick extra post, fast send button.
Oh, and in case it is not mentioned in the thread make sure you have a
backup of the sandbox before you try anything in the thread (in case someone
comes up with a better solution).
-- 
Todd Denniston
Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane) 
Harnessing the Power of Technology for the Warfighter