Markus Angst wrote:
> Richard Frovarp wrote:
> 
>> You need to release source tarballs. They're quicker number one. svn
>> is very slow compared to downloading a zipped archive over HTTP. Most
>> people aren't going to want to mess with getting a project via cvs or
>> svn. I know I don't. Even if I'm building from source, I'll grab the
>> tarball instead of checking it out.
> 
> I 100% agree.
> 
> Markus Angst
> 
+1 for tarballs. Otherwise you have to explain users how to handle svn
e.g. download tagged versions. That is another barrier for trying out
lenya ;-)

BTW, If I try out a new software I usually grab a tarball.

Jann


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