Re: Version inconsistency?

Branko Cibej wrote:
> Paul Querna wrote on dev_at_apr:
>> fixed, it was due to a problem with svn:externals values changing.
>> looking at a long term solution.... but not sure if there is a good
>> one.
>>
>
> I should be collecting such testimonials. I opposed svn:externals in
> their current form from day 1, on the grounds that such an 'orrible hack
> would cause no end of trouble. Vindication FTW ...
>
> (This was a "change an svn:externals URL on one client and svn:up on
> another, bingo, the change isn't reflected in the working copy contents")
>
> /me breathlessly waits for the standard "just another bug to fix" response
>
> </rant>

Was thinking more along the lines of "just another grumpy day for Brane",
but... :-)

Seriously, though, can you elaborate on the actual problem Paul et al were
seeing?

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