Anoncvs not working?

[Chris Rees]

On 9 August 2011 17:15, Paul Schmehl <pschmehl_lists at tx.rr.com> wrote:
> I'm using this command to checkout a port for updating purposes:
>
> cvs -d anoncvs at anoncvs1.FreeBSD.org:/home/ncvs co barnyard2
>
> I'm getting access denied:
>
> # cvs -d anoncvs at anoncvs1.FreeBSD.org:/home/ncvs co barnyard2
> ssh: connect to host anoncvs1.FreeBSD.org port 22: Connection refused
> cvs [checkout aborted]: end of file from server (consult above messages if
> any)
>
> Did something change?  This has worked for me in the past.
>

I'm afraid this is currently under investigation. Until it's fixed,
and I'm sure it'll be announced, please try an alternative:

http://www.freebsd.org/doc/handbook/anoncvs.html

Chris