How to install gCvs on ubuntu 10.04

Introduction:

  gCVS is a GTK port of WinCVS, a Windows-based CVS client, it can be used on ubuntu as well, although, its function is not powerful, its biggest advantage is easy to use for those who are not familiar with command line.

How to install:
step1: Add source for apt

  Open file /etc/apt/sources.list  and add following line,

  deb http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/ubuntu hardy main universe


  Launch command:

  Run apt-get update

step2: installation

  Install this tool by command apt-get install gcvs or by tool 'synaptic package Manager'.

step3: configuration

  Launch gCvs by command line or by shortcut applications->Other->gcvs.

  Enter menu Admin->preference to open configuration window.

  Input CVSRoot as the same as you used in windows.

  Do please select 'Password("pserver")' in authentication section.

  Next steps is the same as winCVS.