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Kai Großjohann wrote:

> You can edit wherever you like and then commit.  You don't have to
> think about which is the master copy.  Using the scp method means
> that you always have to be careful where you edit the config file (if
> you have more than 2 machines at least), and if you happen to edit it
> on two hosts at the same time, you're screwed.
>
> With cvs, no such problem.  Just edit, and if you remember, do "cvs
> commit".  If you don't remember today, tomorrow is early enough.

Mmm... sounds nice. I think you've convinced me to give it a go.

Thanks!