#1 cvs import/checkout not working?

[jack andrews]

hi there,

i'm trying to use cvs.sf.net. having problems even tho
i have followed instructions step by step. here:

$ export CVS_RSH=ssh
$ cvs -d:pserver:effb1ae@cvs.sf.net:/cvsroot/shootin login
$ cvs -d:ext:effb1ae@cvs.sf.net:/cvsroot/shootin import
-m "import zero" s vendor_IvoryKite release_start
$ cvs -d:pserver:effb1ae@cvs.sf.net:/cvsroot/shootin co s
cvs [checkout aborted]: end of file from server
(consult above messages if any)

help much appreciated,

jack