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OpenBSD Project Will Release OpenCVS

Posted by timothy on from the they're-big-on-that-open-thing dept.

thequbemaster writes "The OpenBSD project, responsible for OpenSSH, OpenBGPD, and OpenNTPD, has created OpenCVS, a BSD licensed implementation of CVS client and server. From the site: 'It aims to be as compatible as possible with other CVS implementations, except when particular features reduce the overall security of the system. The OpenCVS project was started after discussions regarding the latest GNU CVS vulnerabilities that came out. Although CVS is widely used, its development has been mostly stagnant in the last years and many security issues have popped up, both in the implementation and in the mechanisms.' No releases are available yet. The README in the OpenCVS CVS repository states that the server is not ready yet, but looks like the client is usable." Update: 12/15 20:18 GMT by T : This project was mentioned briefly the other day, too.

7 of 287 comments (clear)

  1. Ummm.. I had to read that a few times.... by GameGod0 · · Score: 5, Funny

    The OpenCVS CVS repository?

    lol

  2. I'll have to "Check It Out" by lottameez · · Score: 5, Funny

    hahahahahahaha. I kill me.

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    1. Re:I'll have to "Check It Out" by wowbagger · · Score: 4, Funny

      I think you need to be committed.

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  3. A great idea... by holzp · · Score: 2, Funny

    Merge the userfriendlyness of OpenBSD with the userfriendlyness of CVS!

  4. Standard Disclaimer by Ann+Elk · · Score: 2, Funny
    This project was mentioned briefly the other day, too.

    Maybe this disclaimer should appear at the end of every article summary...

  5. Hmm... by which+way+is+up · · Score: 2, Funny

    No thanks, I prefer visual source safe.

  6. Re:In related news... by upsidedown_duck · · Score: 3, Funny


    The OpenBSD folks would re-implement GCC in a heartbeat, if they could afford the man-years to do so.

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