Alphabetical Summary of Commands

Most of your interaction with CVS is through the various CVS subcommands. Even if you use a graphical client, most of the functions the client uses call the CVS subcommands.

Most subcommands have a shortened nickname that you can type instead of the longer subcommand name. These are called command synonyms in CVS jargon.

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