issue with make dist/cvs commit

[Michael Schwendt]

On Sat, 27 Aug 2005 15:03:43 +0200, Patrice Dumas wrote:

> > It is possible to tag the files with "cvs tag" and the right options.
> > It is also possible to set the same options in an environment variable,
> > where "make tag" fetches them. However (!), documenting this in a
> > prominent place opens up the door for abuse and accidents.
> 
> When I do th cvs tag command by hand it fails exactly the same way.

What exactly did you run?  You really need to know what you are doing.
If you don't, see above quote.