Re: [Koha-devel] change management

[Chris Cormack]

On Wed, Feb 12, 2003 at 12:01:00PM -0000, Anthony W. Youngman said:
> If you want an example of a project that is successfully using HSM, look at
> the linux kernel. That uses BitKeeper as its change-management software.
> Note that Linus hates CVS with a vengeance (or at least, if he doesn't hate
> it, he's very vocal about it being useless). CVS is far more oriented to a
> CRM approach.
> 
> With BitKeeper, Linus controls the 2.5 master tree, Alan Cox is currently
> looking after a tree that's trying to fix IDE problems, Andrea and
> (forgotten his name) are looking after the VM, etc etc. And as Linus looks
> to deal with each area in turn, he looks at his lieutenant's tree and pulls
> the relevant fixes across into mainline.
> 
> So if there are clear lines of responsibility, with different people
> responsible for different bits of Koha, it's probable that HSM and BitKeeper
> will turn out to be the easiest way to manage things.
> 
Hi there

Bitkeeper certainly looks like a neat tool, I just have issues with its
license :-)
Im hoping subversion gets finished soon :)

Chris

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