Thanks to all for the pointers and suggestions. I'll do some more research and 
report back if I find a good solution.

Merry Christmas to all,

Martin

On Dec 24, 2010, at 10:48 PM, Chris Ridd wrote:

> 
> On 24 Dec 2010, at 16:43, Gary L. Wade wrote:
> 
>> Source control systems may modify hidden files locally when performing a 
>> commit; some have historically utilized the resource fork of the particular 
>> file instead to keep that commit/modified state. Still others may choose to 
>> use an xattr to track this.
>> 
>> The bottom line is that the only real guarantee of a file being changed 
>> during a commit is within the repository of a source control system, not 
>> your local sandbox.
> 
> In particular, you should take advantage of any hooks offered by the VCS. 
> Google suggests that CVS has some hooks called after commits are made, which 
> sounds ideal.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Chris
> 
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