Re: [ros-kernel] Some thoughts on the source tree and build system

[KJK::Hyperion <no...@li...>]

At 03.27 27/04/2002, you wrote:
>>  - empty, dead directories. I know this is because of limitations of 
>> CVS, but sure it's annoying
>use the -P for the update command prune empty directories.

Sounds like "sweeping under the carpet" to me...

>>  - no separation of Win32 and native applications, libraries and 
>> services. And they cannot be moved because of, again, CVS limitations 
>> (AFAIK). What was the name of that other, better version system again?
>they can be moved, its just tedious to do so.

Care to explain why and how? Most of the guides to CVS I found just say 
it's tedious but don't explain why

>As for the 'better' version control system, I have yet to see one that is 
>free. Last time I looked at VC options, I found mostly vaporware. If I can 
>find some time in the near future, I'll take a look at CVS's supposed 
>competition and see if there is anything even worth experimenting with.

Currently, there are Subversion and arch that look promising