> I seem to have stepped into something with a history that I am
> unaware of.
>
> Andy:
>
> I did read the info on the download page--it doesn't give the
> complete picture. I certainly did not get it.
>
> It would have been useful to know that
> 1. 32-bit TortoiseSVN does not work with the Windows Explorer in
> 64-bit Windows 7.
> 2. There is no 32-bit version of Windows Explorer in 64-bit
> Windows. In order to use TortoiseSVN within Explorer, 64-bit
> TortoiseSVN must be installed.
> 3. Installing 32-bit TortoiseSVN enables the use of TortoiseSVN
> features also for 32-bit applications.
> 4. Unless one is using 64-bit applications exclusively, it is
> recommended to install 32- and 64-bit versions of TortoiseSVN in
> 64-bit Windows 7.
> 5. As long as the versions match, there are no conflicts from using
> the same repository and files with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions
> of TortoiseSVN.
>
>
> If 32-bit Explorer is indeed available in 64-bit Windows 7, then a
> note on how to start it up will be useful. ,
> Why should one need to do so?
> Because it helps.
> Most users, including me, are not aware of the fact that 64-bit
> Windows ships with 64-bit Windows Explorer and that 64-bit Explorer
> is not compatible with 32-bit applications--at least when it comes
> to adding items to the context menu.
> It makes life easier for people downloading TSVN. When a tool is
> offered that has constraints most users are unaware of, then it
> helps to make them aware of the constraints.
> It is not an issue of pinning responsibility but one of helping
> users of TSVN.
>
> About an alternative that supports 32-bit TSVN, one can always
> argue for and against. Instead of having to deal with choices made
> by Microsoft, it is perhaps better to have a different interface.
>
> As for being "flooded" with requests for support, this can be
> controlled by appropriate documentation and restricting use of the
> open source alternative to TSVN.
>
> Leo:
>
> I was referring to alternatives that work with 32-bit TSVN (and
> only for 32-bit TSVN) on 64-bit Win 7 and NOT an Explorer
> replacement for 64-bit Windows. So the issues you raise are not
> relevant to my suggestion.
> If it makes more sense, think of it as a ready-made GUI for TSVN.
> perhaps it is time for TSVN to migrate to a GUI other than Windows
> Explorer!!
If you want a standalone GUI from end for svn, take a look at RapidSVN... Tortoise is a shell extension.. I doubt it will every change from that. RapidSVN is a stand alone GUI.
BOb
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