How to fix file permission in CVS?

[Andreas Schwab]

Mike Frysinger <vapier@gentoo.org> writes:

> On Friday 26 February 2010 10:08:04 Andreas Schwab wrote:
>> Mike Frysinger writes:
>> > you can also abuse the system by removing the file, committing the
>> > removal, then re-adding the file with the +x bits set.
>> 
>> That doesn't work.  When the file is committed the x bit is taken from
>> the file in the Attic.
>
> are you sure ?

I've tested it.

>  ive used this trick many times and havent seen this behavior.

Perhaps there is a difference in behaviour between local and remote
repos.

Andreas.

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