[Python-Dev] PEP: Migrating the Python CVS to Subversion (original) (raw)

"Martin v. Löwis" martin at v.loewis.de
Fri Jul 29 22:59:56 CEST 2005

M.-A. Lemburg wrote:

and on python.org instead of sf.net. To facilitate discussion, I have drafted a PEP describing the rationale for doing so, and the technical procedure to be performed.

Not sure about the move to svn.python.org. This would bind additional developer resources for doing administration work.

True. OTOH, there already is a subversion on svn.python.org, and administrative work is likely only about creating new accounts. I guess the current SF project admins would help out if help is needed.

If SF is such a show-stopper

It is at the moment, atleast: there currently is not svn support on sf.net.

would it be reasonable to look for managed alternatives, such as eg. CollabNet (who funded Subversion development) ?

Perhaps. Somebody would need to research the precise migration procedure. I once tried to move the Python CVS to Sunsite (or its successors), and gave up after half a year of getting nowhere; I'm personally not keen on repeating such an experience.

However, if somebody stepped forward to do the actual work (perhaps based on the draft PEP), I would happily hand this project over (it would be good if that volunteer would set a deadline for negotiations with the new host).

Regards, Martin

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