cvs over network

[Micha Feigin]

How do I use cvs over a network?
I have a telnet and ftp conection to the computer who is supposed to host
the cvs repository.
Also, will it work if the versions of cvs on both computers is deferent?
I couldn't find an answear to this in any of the cvs menuals.
The local system is debian
the forain system is the universitys solaris something.
Thanx
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