> > I'm not sure I get it. Are you recommending that we initially have a > > ssh:// parent to do the pull, then switch to an NFS path via hg reparent, > > and then exit/reenter our ws environment? That seems pretty tedious, > > especially if we have to switch back to the ssh:// parent to do the next > > pull. Am I missing something here? > > You're not missing anything. It's not optimal.
OK, that's mainly what I wanted to know, thanks! > But it's also not a constant dance. If you're close enough network-wise > to specify a parent proto area, then you're close enough to use an nfs > path to the parent repository. I thought NFS paths were discouraged? Also, for project gates that will live out on hg.opensolaris.org, I presume we'll need to create an internal clone if only to have cscope databases and reference proto areas? > I'm sure there's an RFE in here, in addition to a better explanation. > > If you want me to file it, wait a week or so. I suspect I'll be up for taking this on (if someone doesn't beat me to it), but first I want to get more comfortable with Mercurial. -- meem
