History of WindowsCVS

Hi everyone,

I really am a linux user, but for those windows users out there, who want to download the latest and greatest CVS bitweaver code, you are gonna need a tool.

The tool of choice for me is called: Tortoise CVS:
http://www.tortoisecvs.org/

But how do I use it? You may be asking! Well, first, set yourself up a sourceforge username and password, and join the bitweaver project... then, download and install Tortoise, open up explorer, RIGHT click a new folder, and scroll down to the nice *new* menu option labelled "Tortoise CVS" and click Check out...

then enter in the following info (replace fire2005) as the username though... cuz thats me!!!!

I've attached an image to help ya out...
(if the image doesnt appear - then her is what you need to type into the
"CVS ROOT" field" :

fire2005@cvs.sf.net :/cvsroot/bitweaver

(but replace fire2005 with your source forge username)

cheers!
Fire
Seoul, November 29, 2004

Several programs can be used to work with CVS under Windows. Tortoise and WinCVS are often mentioned. When either is up and running, visually comparing files will be a need. For that, many people use WinMerge or ExamDiff. Also PuTTY comes in handy. Sourceforge provides a documentation page explaining how to set up Tortoise and other programs and their differences.

Using Tortoise under Windows

1. right click a root directory of your choice and select
   CVS checkout...
2. in the CVSROOT line, type:
   :pserver:anonymous@bitweaver.cvs.sourceforge.net:/cvsroot/bitweaver
   when you are registered on sourceforge, you should use this
   :ext:<your_username>@bitweaver.cvs.sourceforge.net:/cvsroot/bitweaver
3. in the Module line, type:
   bitweaver ( or the module you want to get - see CVS Modules )
4. select the appropriate revision from the corresponding tab. this will usually be R plus the appropriate release version. e.g.:
   R1
5. never use import. All you need are checkout and update.
6. Read further details on downloading bitweaver and checking out code on this page: GetCode

Troubleshooting

• typos?
• SF down again?
• username expired? (long time no login)
• first time using CVS? ... lots of SSH stuff to wade through

Private Keys

While you do not "need" a private key to use CVS, it is recommended as it will save you having to enter your password a dozen times a day.

Source Forge has a page that will provide you with all you need to know here: http://sourceforge.net/docs/F02/

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