cvs [commit aborted]: cannot commit files as 'root'

[Chris Kimpton]

Hello,

I'm trying to put key /etc files into CVS - that works ok.

I'm now trying to setup a job to periodically (daily) commit any changes
in /etc.

If I run it as root, I get the above error.

If I su to a cvs user, the commit stores the changed file to the
repository -but then fails to update the /etc file - eg keyword
expansion.

Seems like I need to give this cvs user permission to /etc?

Any suggestions/pointers on the best approach for this situation?

Thanks,
Chris