Examing the logs on a file:

$ cvs log TiffTag.java

RCS file: /var/cvs/Gel/TiffTag.java,v
Working file: TiffTag.java
head: 1.2
branch:
locks: strict
access list:
symbolic names:
        Gel-v0_1: 1.1.1.1
        Gel: 1.1.1
keyword substitution: kv
total revisions: 3;     selected revisions: 3
description:
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revision 1.2
date: 1997/04/05 01:54:17;  author: leeland;  state: Exp;  lines: +180 -181
 + Added public class definition to classes
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revision 1.1
date: 1997/03/12 00:37:04;  author: leeland;  state: Exp;
branches:  1.1.1;
Initial revision
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revision 1.1.1.1
date: 1997/03/12 00:37:04;  author: leeland;  state: Exp;  lines: +0 -0
 + Initial entry of Gel display from Larry
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