[Python-Dev] DVCS PEP update

Brett Cannon brett at python.org
Thu Nov 6 23:43:32 CET 2008


On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 06:23, Christian Heimes <lists at cheimes.de> wrote:
> Brett Cannon wrote:
>>
>> I have emailed some people who have shown allegiance to a specific
>> DVCS to seeif they are willing to fill in the usage scenarios for me
>> along with converting the dev FAQ so that we all have a clear way to
>> learn how to use the things. If any of the people I emailed turn down
>> being the leader fo ra specific DVCS I will email here looking for
>> volunteers.
>
> Hey Brett!
>
> I'm missing a few points in your use case list:
>
> * Does the DVCS handle merges over file reneames, directory renames
>  and file moves to another directory?
>

I consider that a perk feature.

> * Are there any graphical interfaces to the DVCS? Tortoise svn is
>  a killer application for Windows users.
>

Covered in the OS/Tools section.

> * How hard is it to install the DVCS for a user few or no CLI
>  experience? Are there installers for the most common systems
>  (Mac, Windows, Debian and RPM based distros)? Do the installers
>  and packages require uncommon extensions, 3rd party tools or
>  admin privileges?

Also in the OS/Tools section.

-Brett


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