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This document describes the client/server protocol used by CVS. It does not describe how to use or administer client/server CVS; see the regular CVS manual for that. This is version 1.10 of the protocol specification---See Introduction, for more on what this version number means.

Introduction What is CVS and what is the client/server protocol for?

Goals Basic design decisions, requirements, scope, etc.

Connection and Authentication Various ways to connect to the server

Password scrambling Scrambling used by pserver

Protocol Complete description of the protocol

Protocol Notes Possible enhancements, limitations, etc. of the protocol

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