CVS: show files that are locally changed

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Elias Zamaria picture Elias Zamaria · Jan 16, 2010 · Viewed 40.9k times · Source

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.

Answer

CB Bailey picture CB Bailey · Jan 16, 2010

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.

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