Re: [Bug-gnubg] CVS database

[Joern Thyssen]

On Wed, Feb 19, 2003 at 12:03:51AM +0100, Holger wrote
> Hi,
> 
> Is it possible to obtain a copy of the entire CVS for GNUbg? How big is it
> at the moment?

I reckon it would be quite large. The file in CVS (typically) holds the
original file plus all the deltas. For example, the ChangeLog file has
approximately 1000 deltas. 

My estimate would be at least twice the size of the checked out files. 

> 
> My motivation is that I don't have a flatrate at home and thus cannot just
> have a look online when I want to. I think that the CVS is actually also a
> good source in order to see which things belong together, and what one
> needs to do e.g. for adding a new menu entry. So I'd set up a local CVS
> server and be able to browse the changes to my liking.

I've never tried it. Try googling with "cvs mirror".

<URL:http://www.cvsup.org/> seems interesting.

Jørn