What is ``sup'', and how do I use it?

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12.7. What is ```sup`'', and how do I use it?

SUP stands for Software Update Protocol, and was developed by CMU for keeping their development trees in sync. We used it to keep remote sites in sync with our central development sources.

SUP is not bandwidth friendly, and has been retired. The current recommended method to keep your sources up to date is Handbook entry on CVSup

12.7. What is ``sup'', and how do I use it?

12.7. What is ```sup`'', and how do I use it?