Re: Version control

On Tue, 1 Jun 2004 alanf2_at_earthlink.net wrote:

> In my case, a single-user system without fancy file checkout locks
> and client-server repository access will do.

If you're a "one-man band" and just want to keep your own act
together, I suggest TortoiseCVS. The price is right (free,) and it
has a local repository option that will suit your needs perfectly.
You simply specify a folder to use for the repository (e.g.:
C:\cvs), and put your working folder whereever (e.g.:
C:\Forthinc\Projects\mine.) No CVS server is required for this.

http://www.tortoisecvs.org

In the Users's Guide, under "Advanced Usage of CVS," "Creating a New
Repository or Module." Don't be intimidated by the "Advanced"
part--once you get through that, daily usage is straightforward.

TortoiseCVS is easy to use. It integrates into Windows Explorer;
you simply right-click on files or folders of interest to get CVS
options.

Also, if you've never used a version control system before, CVS is a
good place to start. After you use CVS for a while, you'll learn
its shortcomings, and then have a better knowledge base with which
to decide if you want to "upgrade" or not.

Your programming editor may have a diff/merge utility built-in.
If not, WinMerge (http://winmerge.sourceforge.net/) is free, and quite
usable.

--
Ron Oliver <ron_at_openesque.com>
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