Re: [avr-gcc-list] CVS or SVN ?!

[Timothy Smith]

Vincent Trouilliez wrote:

> Hi list,
>
>
> I have been advised to use CVS when developing programs, but it seems
> awkward to set up the server side. While asking around for help, I have
> been suggested to give up CVS and use SVN, "subversion", instead, and
> that it was meant to supplant CVS.
>
> Now CVS seems difficult enough, so I don't fancy spending time on it,
> only to have to change to something else soon after...
>
> I would like your opinions on this... what do everyone use at work ?
> Does it make any difference what system I use, as long as I use one !?
> Say I find a job in this field, what would my boss be most likely to ask
> me to use, CVS or SVN ? Or do the bosses not care, and the engineer can
> use and setup whatever system he prefers or is familiar with ?
>
>
> Thanks for sharing your thoughts, work experiences, whatever you see
> fit :-)
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
> --
> Vince
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svn is really better then cvs in everyway. i'd recommend it any day over 
cvs. cvs is historically used and people just continue to use it.
svn's main advantages are:
atomic commits.
versioning of directory changes and renames.
cvs compatable syntax.