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Code Management System

I am looking for a code management system, similar or related to the one used in good old vms.

I have a number of C/C++ and matlab programs, which I modify from time to time. I would to keep track of the changes and go back to rpevious versions and any other extra feautres. I work on windows platform, mainly xp.

I would prefer of the program was something freely available.

Thanks

pritaeas

www.wincvs.org

dog_

Check out CVS...fereware and very powerful:

www.wincvs.org

thenrich

Visual Safe Source it's good and priced reasonably

Tag_Markman

If you are limited to Windows:

I agree with the others, use WinCVS. (This is what I use)
Visual Source Safe is a little easier to use "graphically" but it lacks in certain areas.

dog_

I woiuld respectfully disagree with my fellows here. I have used CVS, Clearcase and SorceSafe and would put SortaSafe at the bottom...and it costs money.

Tag_Markman

The choice of source repository you use is often going to be a heated subject among developers. If you work with other developers, get their opionion on the subject. Also, get a good idea what you need in a repository. Do you need branching capabilities. Will you be freezing development of a module? How many people will use it? Do you need the ability to check in/out source through https? There are hundreds of questions you could ask to determine what is the right software for you. CVS is great; it doesn't do everything. Sourcesafe is visual and fits neatly into the MS theme; it certainly doesn't do everything.

I don't think anyone had disagreed with dog_. Three out of four agreed the CVS is the better of the choices and therich mentioned an alternative.

Ismaily

ASKER

Thanks all for your input.

Tag_Markman,

I am the only person using it, so there wont be any other developers. If I can use https, that will be a plus, but I can live without it. Branching capabilities? Not sure what it means, so probably I dont need it .

So far lots of recommendations are for wincvs, is this the best way for me to go?

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Ismaily

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Thanks dog_, it does sound as the mostly recommended and free, as well. Exactly what I wanted.