On 25/06/2008 17:14, Bram Moolenaar wrote: > > Christian Michon wrote: > >> On Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 12:45 PM, Bram Moolenaar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> Adding another system won't solve the CVS problems. Can't just drop CVS >>> right now, many people are using it. >>> >> I would not add it. I would use it to replace them all (I'm too >> supportive with git, I know...) >> >> using CVS with writing commit access ? if yes, I'd understand, but I >> guess the answer is no (most commits on vim7 are from "vimboss"). >> if I recall well, you prefer receiving patches. >> >> Or are they using it only to grab the latest snapshot ? in that case, >> providing access to a snapshot through a simple web based interface >> would change so much their habits. Just look at github.com or >> repo.or.cz to be convinced. > > Can someone use Git without installing any software? If yes, then we > might be able to replace other methods. If no, then lots of people will > prefer to stay with what they already have installed.
Windows users wanting to use Git for things other than getting snapshots (e.g. patch development) it can be a pain - they need to install and set up Cygwin. Last time I looked Windows support was the neglected child for various philosophical and technical reasons. Using Git will raise the barrier for Windows users. Other DVCSs do also have install requirements. For example Mercury needs an install of Python, but at least it includes it as part of its own install IIRC - http://mercurial.berkwood.com/. At least it plays more nicely on Windows than Git. > I know Git has advantages for developers, but for someone who just wants > to sync to the latest version CVS works quite well. TTFN Mike -- PATIENCE - A Virtue That Carries A Lot Of Wait. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message from the "vim_dev" maillist. For more information, visit http://www.vim.org/maillist.php -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
