Re: [patch] vc-find-root with invert

[Stefan Monnier]

>>> Here's a patch that fixes a bug I've noticed in vc-find-root. When called
>>> with `invert' equal to `t', the current implementation is returning `file'
>>> verbatim if a file name is given, and also if `witness' doesn't exist
>>> at all.
>> 
>> Can someone remind me why we have this `invert' monster?

> I believe that it's for systems like CVS, where each subdirectory under
> version control has its own CVS directory.

Sorry, but that doesn't help me ;-(
Anyone has a more complete explanation?


        Stefan