Re: [Gnu-arch-users] Re: How to 'update' an updated archive?

[Aaron Bentley]

TC wrote:
> To which Stig replied:
>
> > $ touch $file
> > $ tla file-diffs $file | patch -Rp1
> >
> > or
> >
> > $ cp $(tla file-find $file) .
>
>
> All of which require that the names of the missing files are known.
>
> But suppose I have deleted one or more files and I don't know 
> which.  "cvs update" would simply get the for me.  What's arch's
> approach (other than saying, "be more careful with your 
> files idiot!" :-)

There is no "restore all deleted files but retain other changes" 
command.  The approach would be
1. use "tla changes" to find out what you deleted
2. apply Stig's advice

A "restore all deleted files but retain other changes" command is a 
really weird idea.  Only extended use of CVS would make you think 
otherwise. :-)

Aaron

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Aaron Bentley
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