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RCS (cont)

In order to set up an RCS file
  • you create the original version of the file with a text editor
  • then "check it in" to RCS, using the ci command
In order to create a new version of a file
  • check it out of RCS for modifying using the co -l command
  • make the required changes using a text editor
  • when thoroughly tested, check it back in as a new version (ci)
 
(Aside: ci is annoying close to vi, so sometimes end up RCS'ing rather than editing)