what is CVS

[babu198649]

hi
what is version control and CVS.
some sites say that it is used to control the version of a s/w.but how does it do.

a user can choose what version of a s/w does he want.if it can control multiple versions how do we give the inputs.

[wysota]

This is a vast topic...

See this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concurrent_Versions_System
And this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subversion_(software)

In general it is a repository of data. Once you commit something to the repository it stays there and cannot be removed. If you overwrite the existing data with new data, the old data doesn't get lost and can still be accessed using the revision number. Usually you can access the repository using a dedicated software or a web browser. The latter gives you access to the latest revision only whereas the former gives you much more control.

[GreyGeek]

Your might want to try Bazaar, it is a MUCH easier to use version control system.

http://bazaar-vcs.org/