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Subversion

Subversion, also known as svn, is a version control system much like CVS. It differs in CVS in that it has many capabilities that CVS lacks.

Installing Subversion

There are many sources for installing subversion. If you are already using Fink or Darwin Ports, you may wish to use the packages provided through those methods. The instructions below will assume you wish to use the pre-packaged installer.

1. Download and install the pre-packaged installer.
2. Open the Terminal and type (for sh and bash):

   touch ~/.bash_profile
open -e ~/.bash_profile

3. You should now have a file open in TextEdit. It may or may not have any contents. At the end off the file, add the following:
   

   export PATH=${PATH}:/usr/local/bin

4. Save the file and close it
5. In order to activate svn in any open terminal windows, type the following:
   

   source ~/.bash_profile

   An alternative to this is to simply close the window and open a new one.

Your install of subversion should now be ready for use.