>> For those with already checked out repositories, from everything I've
>> read, all you have to do is change the value of the CVS/Root file to point
>> to the new Root ...
> CVS/Repository as well.
Wouldn't you have to apply this change in *every* /CVS subdirectory of
the tree? A fresh checkout seems easier.
However, I find that the permissions problem stymies a checkout too...
and yes, my DNS cache is up to date:
$ nslookup cvs.postgresql.org
Server: localhost
Address: 127.0.0.1
Non-authoritative answer:
Name: mail.postgresql.org
Address: 216.126.85.28
Aliases: cvs.postgresql.org
regards, tom lane