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Re: cvs ignore feature
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Doug Lee |
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Re: cvs ignore feature |
Date: |
Sat, 25 Dec 2004 17:24:58 -0500 |
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On Sat, Dec 25, 2004 at 04:07:05PM -0500, Larry Jones wrote:
Jeff Decker writes:
>
> It looks like all the files you put into .cvsignore are to prevent
> adding to the repository.
No. The sole purpose of .cvsignore and related features is to prevent
CVS from constantly reminding you that certain files in your working
directory are not under its control.
Fine print: It also does serve to prevent ignored files from coming
in during a cvs import, which is sorta like keeping them from being
added to the repository.
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