Re: converting from SVN to CVS

Bob Archer wrote:
>
> So, I would hope that the same thing would occur during any merger.
> Saying "we are the ones that bought you so it's our way or the highway"
> isn't good business.

That doesn't mean it can't happen, but it is worth trying anyway.

> Also, I see no reason why both systems can't be maintained. There is no
> license cost to use/keep svn. So, it is entirely possible that the svn
> system could be maintained. Converting from one system to another no
> matter if you are going from cvs->svn or vice versa is disruptive and
> time consuming.

That might be the path of least resistance since there is no tool to do
the conversion and no cost for the software. Everyone who works with
open source is already used to having multiple clients to pull from
remote repositories that use different things. You might be able to
consolidate the repositories onto the same server for easier
maintenance, though, to reduce the perceived cost. The big-picture view
may be about maintaining the critical servers with backups and backup
power in one location. If you can start with this approach, the choice
of which to abandon can be made later after some experience with both.

-- 
   Les Mikesell
    lesmikesell_at_gmail.com
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