[#95] How do I check out code from CVS on a Windows box?
There are 2 leading standalone CVS clients on Windows: WinCVS and TortoiseCVS. We recommend using TortoiseCVS. Follow these instructions to get TortoiseCVS to work over ssh.
Eclipse contains an embedded CVS client. To configure it:
If you commit frequently, its a good idea to automate the log in process using PKA. See How do I use Public Key Authentication?
Eclipse contains an embedded CVS client. To configure it:
- Start Eclipse and select Window>Show View>Other...>CVS>CVS Repositories.
- Scroll the 'Welcome' title tab until you see 'Join a CVS Team'
- Select the link
- Configure the following information in the appropriate boxes:
- hostname: forge.abcd.harvard.edu
- repository path: /cvsroot/projname
- set the connection type to: extssh
If you commit frequently, its a good idea to automate the log in process using PKA. See How do I use Public Key Authentication?
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