CVS up -dPC leaves changed files. Why?

Question

When I'm issuing cvs up -dPC it should in theory update all files, overwrite modified. But when after it I issue cvs -qn up, it shows me number of files with prefix 'C', which means changed. Why is that?

Answer 1

I could reproduce your problem with some outdated local copies, but couldn't find an explanation for it. I could solve it removing (or renaming) the file, then issuing the command:

$ cvs add filename

If there were changes you want to keep, just re-rename the file you renamed.

One note: C in cvs update stands for conflict. Changed files will show M for modified.