[nycbug-talk] Getting started in Consulting

[Hans Zaunere]

> > I've just setup subversion and will likely be deploying it as well.
> > While not as mature as CVS, it's a bit more elegant (read: cvs can be
> >tricky).  Administration is a bit easier, since it can hook into
> >Apache 2 and uses the all-familiar URL techniques for remote access and
> >user management.
> 
> Did you come from a CVS background?

Yeah...

> For a small CVS user base (ie 2 or 3 people doing small, mostly no
> conflicting changes) do you see an advantage on switching to Subversion
> from CVS?

Although svn has been looking a little cleaner and more intuitive than cvs, it is still a new technology.  If you already have experience and a comfort level with cvs, then it's probably ok - especially if you're not looking to play with the advanced features of svn, like Web Dav integration, etc.


H