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    Help with RCS/Cygwin

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Greg, Feb 9, 2008.

  1. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I've got a little problem trying to set up RCS on my machine. I've got XP, running Cygwin, and I'm getting this message.

    I don't think I've set up RCS correctly...can someone help?
     

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    I fixed it by changing the default user name in bash/cygwin to "GregRoss" instead of "Greg Ross" :err:
     
    Greg, Feb 9, 2008
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    Mayhap spaces aren't allowed?

    I'll keep it in mind, and hopefully it will be useful in teh fyoochur.
     
    Amol, Feb 9, 2008
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