RE: CVS HEAD version required for -ORBInitRef ?

[Fulko Hew <fulko wecan com>]

Daniel Bruen <dbruen techfak uni-bielefeld de> asked:

> I forgot to mention that I am using ORBit 0.5.7 in my last mail...
> 
> In order for the command-line parameter -ORBInitRef to work, do I need
> to install the cvs head version of ORBit?

I am curious to find out how this whole thing works too.
I can't find any good book (online or off) that describes the mechanism.

According to the FAQ, "-ORBInitRef" is only supported by the cvs head
version, but the head version is no longer a work in progress and the
ORBit2 version superceeds the head version.

In addition, (and here is where you might be able to help) is, in either case
how to I get access to the CVS, where is it, and what do I have to
set my CVSROOT to, to get it, and whats the password for readonly access?
(I can't find this info anywhere.)

Also, I am curious to find out how this whole thing works too.
I can't find any good book (online or off) that describes the Namming mechanism.
and how the IORs are exchanges across boxes so that remote machines
can find them.

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