Basic CVS/WinCVS Concepts

CVS is CM Server and WInCVS is a client of CVS. The Source repository is present in CVS server which can be accessble by CVS client such as WinCVS. WinCVS will store source repository module in local sandbox. So with this kind of concept, multiple people can on a project at one time. WinCVS client can be install multiple developer machines connected to the same CVS server.

WinCVS

• WinCVS is a MS Windows GUI CVS client.
• WinCVS is an Open Source product, written in MS Visual C++. Architecture supports different front ends.
• Latest version is 2.0.2.4

Advantages of WinCVS features

• Sophisticated graphical user interface helps to utilize full power of CVS for experts and quickly learn basics for beginers.
• Native look-and-feel on Windows, Mac and Unix/Linux thanks to the use of popular GUI frameworks like MFC, CJLibrary, Metrowerks PowerPlant and gtk+.
• Scripting support allows to easily automate, extend and customize common tasks.
• Realtime sandbox view with visual indication of the local state of files.
• Various filters to monitor any folder or all its subfolders in a flat view.
• Command line support makes any CVS commands or command options not directly handled by GUI possible.
• Repository tags, modules and files browser allows to easily enter command parameters.
• Changes in the files can be verified using diff command or external diff application.
• File revisions history can be displayed as a graph.
• Supports text, binary and Unicode file types.
• The type of the files is automatically detected upon import and add command.
• Reserved edits help to organize team work.
• Close cooperation with CVSNT project resulting in very dynamic and effective development of new features.
• Full source code provided.

Link:
http://cvsgui.sourceforge.net/