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Is there any simple way to show only the files in my repository that have been locally added, removed, or modified? I know that I can type "cvs stat" and look through the list of files, but that is tedious and error-prone. I am wondering if there is an easier way. I am using CVS 1.11.17, in case that matters.
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You can use the history file (see section The history file) to log various CVS actions. To retrieve the information from the history file, use the cvs history command (see section history--Show status of files and users).
Use “cvs checkout” giving the name of the directory in the cvs repository you want to checkout, where the name you give is a directory under CVSROOT, presently $CD_SOFT/cvs (eg app/alh, script). The directory you give, and all subdirectories, will be placed in your working directory.
The cvs log command displays information about files, directories, or modules. You pass a parameter to specify which file, directory, or module you are interested in. If you don't specify anything, cvs log displays log information about all files in the current sandbox directory.
A 'dummy' update will give you this information.
cvs -qn update A short description of the used options:
-q Cause CVS to be somewhat quiet. -n Do not execute anything that will change the disk. You can get a short listing of differences using the cvs diff command:
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